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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD.
Next low tide : 8:56 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 24m at 2:36 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8570283
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD Tides - Dec 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:142.77:132.212:240.01:140.16:594:40New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:552.77:542.11:07-0.11:580.17:004:39New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:342.68:352.01:480.02:420.17:004:39New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:112.59:162.02:280.03:250.27:014:39Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:472.49:571.93:080.14:090.27:024:39Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:252.310:411.83:510.24:530.37:034:39Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:062.211:281.74:360.25:380.37:044:39Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:502.05:260.36:210.37:054:39First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:191.712:391.96:200.47:030.37:064:39First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:161.71:321.87:160.47:450.27:064:40First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:161.72:261.78:140.48:290.27:074:40First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:131.83:191.79:140.39:150.17:084:40Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:052.04:091.710:120.210:03-0.17:094:40Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:542.14:581.811:060.110:52-0.27:094:40Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:412.35:461.811:550.011:41-0.47:104:41Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:292.46:351.912:42-0.17:114:41Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:172.57:252.012:29-0.51:27-0.27:114:41Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:062.68:172.01:16-0.62:14-0.37:124:42Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:552.69:092.12:05-0.63:02-0.37:124:42Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:442.610:022.12:57-0.53:52-0.37:134:43Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:342.510:592.13:52-0.44:46-0.27:134:43Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:272.44:52-0.35:42-0.27:144:44Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:002.112:252.25:57-0.16:39-0.17:144:44Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:092.11:292.17:040.07:36-0.17:154:45Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:252.12:362.08:120.18:34-0.17:154:45Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:372.23:411.99:190.19:31-0.17:154:46Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:382.34:381.810:240.110:26-0.17:164:47Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:332.35:281.811:220.111:18-0.27:164:47Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:212.46:121.812:130.07:164:48Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:042.46:541.812:05-0.212:59-0.17:164:49New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:422.37:331.812:48-0.31:41-0.17:174:50New Moon31Sat
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 5:46 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Ocean City, MD (inlet), MD in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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