Sea data for Ocean City (Open-Meteo marine model). Conditions differ along the coast and on bays, lakes and rivers.
Can small boats go out now?
Fair – moderate seas
- Waves
- 2.4 ft
- Sea state
- Slight
- Wind
- 12 mph S
- Gusts
- 13 mph
- Swell
- 1.8 ft
- Wave period
- 7 s
- Water temperature
- 62 °F
- Visibility
- 6.2 mi
Wave height – next 48 hours
Amber ≥ 4.1 ft (caution), red ≥ 8.2 ft (dangerous for small boats).
Best fishing times today
Waning gibbous · strong tides- Low tide turn2:21 AM – 4:21 AM
- Dawn bite6:29 AM – 8:29 AM
- High tide turn8:54 AM – 10:54 AM
- Low tide turn3:20 PM – 5:20 PM
- Dusk bite5:09 PM – 7:09 PM
- High tide turn9:15 PM – 11:15 PM
Fish feed most actively around dawn, dusk and when the tide turns. New and full moon bring stronger currents.
7-day sea outlook
| Day | Max waves | Wind | Rain | Small boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 2.8 ft | 7 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Tomorrow | 2.6 ft | 9 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 3.2 ft | 7 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 2.1 ft | 4 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 2 ft | 6 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 4.5 ft | 6 mph | 0% | Small craft caution |
| Wed, Nov 4 | – | 12 mph | 0% | Good |
Always wear a life jacket, file a float plan (tell someone your route and return time), check the NWS marine forecast and Small Craft Advisories and monitor VHF channel 16 / NOAA Weather Radio. Do not go out when a gale, storm or tropical warning is in effect. U.S. Coast Guard emergencies: VHF 16 or 911.