Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 3:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:14 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Sep 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:502.410:082.43:280.43:420.36:317:29Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:272.410:432.43:580.34:240.46:317:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:052.411:192.34:320.35:100.56:327:26Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:452.511:582.25:120.36:020.66:337:24Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:322.55:570.36:590.76:347:23Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:432.11:302.56:490.48:010.86:357:21Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:392.02:422.57:460.49:070.86:367:19Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:482.04:002.68:490.410:140.86:377:18Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:012.15:102.89:560.311:190.76:377:16Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:092.26:102.911:050.36:387:15Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:122.47:043.012:160.612:100.26:397:13Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:102.67:543.01:070.41:100.16:407:12New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:052.88:423.01:540.32:040.06:417:10New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:582.99:272.92:370.22:570.16:427:08New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:483.010:112.83:200.23:480.26:437:07Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:363.010:532.64:030.34:410.36:437:05Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:232.911:352.44:470.45:370.56:447:04Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:122.85:320.56:360.76:457:02Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:182.21:062.76:220.67:360.86:467:01First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:072.12:112.57:140.78:370.96:476:59First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:042.03:252.58:110.79:371.06:486:57First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:081.94:302.59:090.810:350.96:496:56First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:122.05:202.510:090.711:270.96:506:54Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:072.06:002.511:070.76:506:53Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:552.16:362.512:110.811:58 AM0.66:516:51Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:392.27:112.512:480.712:440.56:526:49Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:212.47:462.51:190.61:250.46:536:48Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:012.58:212.51:480.52:040.46:546:46Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:402.68:582.52:160.42:430.36:556:45Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:192.69:352.42:460.33:230.46:566:43Full Moon30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8570283)

Common Questions About Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD today?

Slack tide in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD is approximately 6:52 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD?

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD?

Tide predictions for Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD?

Tide data for Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD is sourced from NOAA Station #8570283. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8570283.

What is the moon phase in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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