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Ocean City Inlet, MDStation ID: 8570283
Station Information

Latitude: 38° 19.7' N Mean Range: 2.10 ft.
Longitude: 75° 5.5' W Diurnal Range: 2.46 ft.
Established: Jun 5 1978
NOAA Chart #: 12211
Time Meridian: 75 W
            
Water Level Station Image for Ocean City Inlet, MD

Data Types Available:

Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Wind
Air Temperature
Barometric Pressure
Water Temperature


EPOCH Update Information:

EPOCH Datum Comparison: Click HERE - check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001)
Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: Click HERE - bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Superceded Datums: Click HERE - datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Mean Sea Level Differences List: Click HERE - mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations.
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 8570283 Ocean City Inlet, MD
1983-20011960-1978Difference:
9.28 ft. 9.05 ft. 0.23 ft.

Location:

To reach the tidal bench marks from the east end of the US Highway 50 bridge and Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City, proceed south on Philadelphia Avenue for 0.5 km (0.3 mi) to the intersection with Worchester Street, turn right on Worchester Street, then left into the US Coast Guard Station. The bench marks are located on the grounds of the station. The tide gage was located on the westernmost pier at the boat basin.
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