Ocean Pines today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:30 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 62 °F slight · 6.4 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 49 °F from the NNW, gusts 5 · clear
- Sun 7:24 am–6:04 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:46 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.29 inHg falling · falling tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Ocean Pines the sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:39 am to 4:39 am and from 3:12 pm to 5:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph). Clear, 49 °F.
Fishing in Ocean Pines today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:39–4:39 am
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 am to 4:30 am, combines a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 3:10 pm to 6:10 pm, with a major period, sunset, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, longfin inshore squid, weakfish and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and weakfish. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Ocean Pines, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Ocean Pines
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sunny
- Feels like 70 °F: mild
- Cross-shore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Water at 62 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Cross-shore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Ocean Pines, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea.
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 Pines
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Ocean Pines.
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Webcams near Ocean Pines
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Tides in Ocean Pines
Tides in Ocean Pines: not available yet
There is no tide station near Ocean Pines, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Sherwood Forest (Worcester County) · 1.9 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Ocean Pines
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Wednesday 4: 3.7 ft with a period of 9 s, from the southeast (slight).
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 2:30 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Ocean Pines today
Surf today
Poor- 1.4–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:57 am · sunrise 7:24 am · sunset 6:04 pm · last light 6:32 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 61.5 °F–62.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 16 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 pm to 6:32 pm can also work, though with 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 Pines today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.5 ft swell at 6 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.2 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.5–62.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:32 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Ocean Pines, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Wreck 9.0 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Bob Mason Reef 5.5 mi
- Purnell's Reef 6.1 mi
- Kelly's Reef/Little Gull 9.3 mi
- Isle of Wight Reef ("IOW") 9.6 mi
- Russell's Reef/Great Gull 11 mi
- Tow Boat US Ocean City MD 5.3 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. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Ocean Pines
Now in Ocean Pines
- Low / high
- 47 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 7%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 8.4 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 41
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 48° | 49° | 55° | 66° | 70° | 62° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NW | 4 NNW | 4 NW | 1 NNW | 3 WSW | 4 SW | 7 SSW | 2 SSW |
| Gusts | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 6 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 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 |
- 3:00 am 48° 4 NNW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 4 NW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 1 NNW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 3 WSW 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 4 SW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 7 SSW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 2 SSW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 3 SW 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 70 °F | 7 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 74 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 59 °F | 9 mph N | 2.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 64 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 67 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 68 °F | 10 mph E | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 69 °F | 12 mph E | 3.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 69 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 66 °F | 11 mph NNW | 4.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 11 mph NNW | 5.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 60 °F | 10 mph NW | 4.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 57 °F | 8 mph N | 3.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 61 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 67 °F | 4 mph NW | 2.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 52° / 74° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 59° 2.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 64° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 49° / 67° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 53° / 68° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 57° / 69° 3.7 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 58° / 69° 3.9 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.4 °F; normal high: 64 °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 2:30 am (local time).
The sun in Ocean Pines
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:25 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:44 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,511 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ocean Pines
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:39–4:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:12–5:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:08 am–12:08 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:16–9:16 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Ocean Pines
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Oceanic Fishing Pier 5.9 mi
- Ocean City Fishing Pier 6.1 mi
- Wetlands Walkway 5.6 mi
- Bayside Pier 4.5 mi
- White Horse Park Boat Launch 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Ocean Pines Yacht Club Marina 1.6 mi
- Pines Point Marina 1.7 mi
- Marina 3.7 mi
- 353 Custom Tackle 4.6 mi
- All Tackle 5.0 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.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.5 mi from Ocean Pines) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3 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) 3 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 PinesTides nearby
- Bishopville3.9 mi
- West Ocean City5.1 mi
- Ocean City5.6 mi
- Fenwick Island7.3 mi
- South Bethany10 mi
- Ocean View11 mi
- Bethany Beach11 mi
- Warwick15 mi
- Millsboro15 mi
- Long Neck16 mi
Ocean Pines at a glance
- Town or city of about 11,710 people. Coordinates: 38.395° N, 75.156° W.
- It is 83 mi southeast of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 6 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Annapolis.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Advanced Marina (4.8 mi).
Questions about Ocean PinesQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ocean Pines?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ocean Pines?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:26 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:39–4:39 am, Minor 11:08 am–12:08 pm, Major 3:12–5:12 pm, Minor 8:16–9:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ocean Pines?
Partly cloudy, from 47 °F to 70 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ocean Pines?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the east-southeast. The water is 61.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ocean Pines?
The best time to visit Ocean Pines is from May to September: highs of 72 °F to 85 °F, about 11 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).