August 13, 2024

Philipp Stratmann
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
28 Engelhard Drive, Suite B
Monroe Township, NJ 08831

       Re: Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
           Registration Statement on Form S-3
           File No. 333-281283
           Filed August 6, 2024
Dear Philipp Stratmann:

       This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your
registration
statement.

       Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration.
We remind you that
the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of
their
disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action
by the staff.

       Please contact Michael Purcell at 202-551-5351 with any questions.



                                                           Sincerely,

                                                           Division of
Corporation Finance
                                                           Office of Energy &
Transportation
cc:   Kevin Poli