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Ocean City, MD Fishing Forecast
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Ocean City, MD · ZIP 21842 · NWS AKQ forecast updated Oct 23, 2:35 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Ocean City right now?
3:00 PM: wind 16 mph NE, gusts 23 mph · Mostly Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Rough
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 27 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1027 hPa, trend +0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Ocean City fishing today
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
- Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.6 hPa/3h)
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 30 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 42 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 37 out of 100
Ocean City fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
- Stable high pressure (1033 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.8 hPa/3h)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 52 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 55 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Ocean City
51–59°F · Waxing Gibbous
45–59°F · Waxing Gibbous
45–59°F · Waxing Gibbous
44–63°F · Full Moon
55–61°F · Waning Gibbous
58–61°F · Waning Gibbous
59–64°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Ocean City
Deer movement score today 70 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 94 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+4.2 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Wind 12 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 81 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+4.6 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Wind 13 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 78 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1033 hPa) · Wind 13 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Ocean City at a glance
| Coordinates | 38.363, -75.085 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | AKQ 123,125 |
| Grid elevation | 0 ft |
| Pressure data | NWS gridpoint forecast |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:18 AM / 6:13 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Ocean City
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Maryland fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Maryland DNR Fishing and Boating Services. Always check current Maryland fishing regulations before you go.
More Maryland locations: Baltimore, Annapolis · Maryland fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Ocean City?
This forecast scores today 38/100 (“Sit it out”) for Ocean City, based on the NWS AKQ hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Ocean City today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (30), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (42), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (37) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Ocean City right now?
Current forecast wind is 16 mph with gusts to 23 mph: shore breezy, boat rough, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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