Ocean City tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 4:44 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 75 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 72 °F from the NE, gusts 17 · clear sky
- Sun 6:58 am–6:02 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:58 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:50–3:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Ocean City there is high tide at 3:43 am (0.6 ft) and low tide at 2:44 pm. Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:44 am. The sun rises at 6:58 am and sets at 6:02 pm: 11 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:23 am to 3:23 am and from 1:55 pm to 3:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph). Clear sky, 72 °F.
Fishing in Ocean City today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:44 pm
- Major period 1:55–3:55 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:40 pm, combines the 2:44 pm low tide and a major period. Also good from 2:40 am to 3:20 am, with the 3:43 am high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, striped mullet, striped bass and Florida pompano. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and gray snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Ocean City
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 2:44 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:44 pm
Low tide at 2:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:43 am.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea, water at 75 °F and low tide at 2:44 pm, though with light offshore wind.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Ocean City
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- Princess Beach 5.7 mi · SE
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Florida (Florida Healthy Beaches Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Ocean City
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:43 am 0.6 ft · coef. 109
- ▼ Low tide 2:44 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 10 h 49 min to high tide at 4:44 am.
Tide coefficient 109 for the 3:43 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 0.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 3 (0.6 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-0.3 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 116, 0.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 20, 0.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:58 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 2:44 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 109 | 91% | Major periods 1:23 am · 1:55 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:59 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 4:44 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 3:56 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 115 | 83% | Major periods 2:27 am · 3:00 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:59 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 5:45 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:08 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 116 | 74% | Major periods 3:32 am · 4:03 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:00 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 6:46 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:10 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 112 | 63% | Major periods 4:34 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:01 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 6:46 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 101 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:32 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:02 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 7:51 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:31 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 83 | 40% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:03 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 9:06 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:47 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 57 | 30% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Shalimar station (NOAA), 1.7 mi from Ocean City. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Pensacola reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Ocean City
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 4.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:55 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PCLF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Ocean City today
Surf today
Poor- 0.7–1.0 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 2:44 pm)
- Light: First light 6:33 am · sunrise 6:58 am · sunset 6:02 pm · last light 6:27 pm
- Tide: high 3:43 am (0.6 ft) and low 2:44 pm (0.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 74.7 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 3 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Ocean City today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:44 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 4:10 pm
- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:43 am (2:20–5:10 am) and low tide 2:44 pm (1:20–4:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:00 am to 8:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current, though with tidal current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 5.2 mi
- Wreck 7.2 mi
- Wreck 9.4 mi
- Beach Access #4 Snorkel Reef 3 3.2 mi
- Beach Access #6 Nearshore Reef (South B) 3.4 mi
- Beasley Park Snorkel Reef 3.9 mi
- NRDA 1Print-10 4.7 mi
- All Star Liveaboards 2.0 mi
- Scuba Shop 2.8 mi
- Fox Dive Services 3.0 mi
- Fort Walton Beach Scuba 3.7 mi
- Eglin Yacht Club - Dive Flight 4.2 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in Ocean City
Now in Ocean City
- Low / high
- 56 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 37%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 26 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 45
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 57° | 56° | 56° | 66° | 78° | 80° | 71° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNE | 4 NNE | 4 NE | 6 ENE | 10 ENE | 10 NNE | 7 NE | 6 NNE |
| Gusts | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 71° 7 NE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 6 NNE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 5 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 5 NNE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 5 NE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 9 ENE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 9 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 8 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 56 / 81 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 3:43 am | |
| Thu 29 | 58 / 82 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 4:44 am | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 82 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 5:45 am | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 80 °F | 10 mph E | 2.0 ft | 6:46 am | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 76 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.9 ft | 6:46 am | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 78 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | 7:51 am | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 78 °F | 13 mph E | 4.9 ft | 9:06 am | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 78 °F | 15 mph SSE | 5.2 ft | 10:35 am | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 74 °F | 11 mph SW | 4.6 ft | 12:37 am | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 73 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.9 ft | 12:11 am | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 73 °F | 8 mph N | 4.2 ft | 12:19 am | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 73 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 12:37 am | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 1:03 am | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 73 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 1:36 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 58° / 82° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 82° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 67° / 80° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 65° / 76° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 63° / 78° 4.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 63° / 78° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 65° / 78° 5.2 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.1 °F; normal high: 77 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Ocean City
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:05 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:33 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:30 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 4 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,986 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ocean City
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:23–3:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:55–3:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:20–10:20 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:28–8:28 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Ocean City
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier 3.6 mi
- Timber Lake 3.2 mi
- Pocahontas Boat Ramp (No Parking - For Small Boats) Facilities: 1 lane · free · in poor condition 0.8 mi
- Rickey Avenue Public Boat Ramp (Limited Parking) Facilities: 1 lane · 2 trailer spaces · free · in poor condition 0.9 mi
- Garnier's Beach Park (No Parking for Trailers - Small Boats Only) Facilities: 1 lane · restrooms · free · in poor condition 1.1 mi
- Sea Way Boat Ramp At Cinco Bayou Facilities: 2 lanes · 13 trailer spaces · dock · lighting · fee 1.1 mi
- Water Street Boat Launch (No Parking - For Small Boats) Facilities: 1 lane · free 1.5 mi
- Marina 1.6 mi
- Two Georges Marina 1.8 mi
- Emerald Coast Bait and Tackle 2.3 mi
- Pat's Bait & Tackle 2.7 mi
- Fuel dock 7.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 470 ft from shore and 13 ft at 0.4 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 14 ft.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Ocean City) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep470 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 14 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.4 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.4 mi out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Ocean CityTides nearby
- Cinco Bayou1.3 mi
- Fort Walton Beach1.4 mi
- Wright1.8 mi
- Shalimar2.1 mi
- Lake Lorraine2.9 mi
- Mary Esther3.7 mi
- Eglin Air Force Base4.0 mi
- Eglin Village4.7 mi
- Destin7.7 mi
- Niceville9.4 mi
Ocean City at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,550 people. Coordinates: 30.441° N, 86.614° W.
- It is 507 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 31 min later and sets 20 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Shalimar, is 1.7 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier (3.5 mi).
Questions about Ocean CityQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ocean City?
Today in Ocean City there is high tide at 3:43 am (0.6 ft) and low tide at 2:44 pm. Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in Ocean City?
At 6:02 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ocean City?
At 6:59 am. First light comes at 6:06 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:23–3:23 am, Minor 9:20–10:20 am, Major 1:55–3:55 pm, Minor 7:28–8:28 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ocean City?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 81 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ocean City?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the east-southeast. The water is 74.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ocean City?
The best time to visit Ocean City is from April to May and from October to November: highs of 71 °F to 83 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Shalimar (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).