Ocean City Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Ocean City Beach, Maryland
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 60°F, wind 6 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 70°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 69°F, wind 11 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:26 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:47 AM | 4.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:14 PM | 0.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:05 PM | 3.2 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Ocean City (fishing Pier) · 1.1 km away.
About Ocean City Beach
Ocean City Beach sits on the Maryland coast, where the water runs from about 43°F in January to 77°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in June, July, August and September — 4 months of the year — peaking around 77°F in July and dropping to about 43°F in January.
Today it is 67°F. That is right on the October average of 67°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Ocean City (fishing Pier) about 1.1 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Ocean City Beach?
We score today 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Ocean City Beach?
About 67°F. That is right on the October average of 67°F for this beach.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Ocean City (fishing Pier) about 1.1 km away on the open coast.