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Ocean City, MD Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/New_York

Ocean City, MD · ZIP 21842 · NWS AKQ forecast updated Oct 22, 12:42 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Ocean City right now?

1:00 PM: wind 14 mph N, gusts 20 mph · Sunny

Shore
Breezy — fishable
Boat
Breezy — fishable
Kayak
Yes — too windy
Fly fishing
Rough

Right-now fishing score: 37 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1016 hPa, trend +0.8 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Ocean City fishing today

50/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature52–64°F
Wind up to14 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Pressure rising slowly (+0.8 hPa/3h)
  • Breezy but fishable (14 mph)
  • 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
  • Pressure stable
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 41 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 55 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Ocean City fishing tomorrow

42/100
Sit it out
Temperature48–58°F
Wind up to17 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Pressure rising slowly (+1.4 hPa/3h)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
  • Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 45 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 43 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 43 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window

7-day fishing outlook for Ocean City

Today
50
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
42
Sit it out
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
53
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
71
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
59
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Ocean City

Deer movement score today 81 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 85 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure rising (+0.6 hPa/3h) · Wind 13 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 88 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+6.3 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 76 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+8.0 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)

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Ocean City at a glance

Coordinates38.363, -75.085
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
NWS forecast office / gridAKQ 123,125
Grid elevation0 ft
Pressure dataNWS gridpoint forecast
Sunrise / sunset today7:17 AM / 6:14 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today1/5

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Ocean City?

This forecast scores today 50/100 (“Marginal”) 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: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (41), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (55), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (53) local time (America/New_York).

Is it too windy to fish in Ocean City right now?

Current forecast wind is 14 mph with gusts to 20 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.

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