Ocean City Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Ocean City Beach, Maryland
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 75°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
91/100
- 80°F, wind 7 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
90/100
- 75°F, wind 12 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:15 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:14 AM | 3.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:20 PM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:37 PM | 4.2 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 76°F. That is right on the August average of 76°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 94 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Ocean City Beach?
About 76°F. That is right on the August average of 76°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.