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Ocean City Inlet, MD Daily Water Report — August 26, 2026

Today at Ocean City Inlet, the water is calling with a mostly favorable outlook for a variety of activities. Boaters and divers have the best conditions, scoring 8.9 and 8.8 out of 10, respectively. With calm winds at 4 knots gusting up to 8, and a stable barometric pressure around 1019 hPa, it's a fine day to be on or under the water. The sea surface temperature is a pleasant 23.5°C, slightly warmer than average, which divers will appreciate. Kayakers also have a good day ahead with a score of 7.9 out of 10. The calmest wave conditions will be around 9:00 am, with heights dropping to 0.38 meters, making for an enjoyable paddle. Fishing scores a 7.2 out of 10, bolstered by favorable solunar periods between 9:33 and 11:33 am and again from 9:33 to 11:33 pm. Although the chlorophyll levels are high, suggesting good baitfish presence, it’s the solunar timing and tide states that are more pivotal today. Surfers might find the waves a bit underwhelming, scoring 5.8 out of 10, with the swell peaking at only 0.28 meters from 111 degrees. Conditions are reminiscent of yesterday's but with slightly lower scores across surfing and sailing, the latter at 6.1 out of 10 due to less consistent winds. Looking ahead, the next few days promise fluctuating conditions. Thursday could bring slightly more challenging seas with waves reaching up to 0.7 meters, while the weekend offers a mix of temperatures and mild winds. The best bet for today is to hit the water early, especially for kayaking or diving, to take advantage of the calm conditions and the morning high tide.