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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : in 42m at 5:26 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:51 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Sep 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:392.36:292.911:410.16:307:29Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:382.57:223.012:370.412:430.06:317:27Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:352.78:133.01:260.21:39-0.16:327:26Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:322.99:033.02:120.12:34-0.16:337:24Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:263.09:512.92:580.03:270.06:347:23Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:193.010:392.83:440.14:220.16:357:21Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:123.011:262.64:320.15:190.36:367:20Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:062.95:220.36:200.56:367:18Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:152.51:062.86:150.47:220.76:377:17Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:072.32:172.77:120.58:250.86:387:15Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:072.23:332.68:100.69:260.86:397:14Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:132.14:382.69:100.710:250.96:407:12Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:172.15:302.510:100.711:190.86:417:10Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:122.16:122.511:080.66:427:09Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:582.26:462.512:070.712:010.66:427:07Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:412.37:162.512:480.712:470.56:437:06Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:222.47:482.51:230.61:280.46:447:04New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:022.58:212.51:550.52:060.46:457:02New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:412.58:572.42:230.42:430.46:467:01New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:202.69:332.42:510.43:200.46:476:59New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:582.610:092.33:210.43:580.56:486:58Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:372.610:462.23:550.34:400.66:486:56Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:172.611:252.14:340.45:270.66:496:55Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:012.55:180.46:190.76:506:53Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:092.112:542.56:100.47:170.86:516:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:012.11:572.57:070.48:170.86:526:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:072.13:072.68:100.49:180.76:536:48First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:192.24:142.79:160.410:190.76:546:47Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:272.35:132.810:240.411:160.56:556:45Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:292.66:072.911:300.36:566:44Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 8:38 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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