Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:48 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 9:36 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:123.99:425.73:21-0.33:01-0.56:008:26Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:053.910:315.44:11-0.33:55-0.36:018:26Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:593.911:204.94:59-0.24:490.06:018:26Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:533.95:450.05:450.36:028:26Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:084.512:483.96:310.16:440.66:028:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:564.01:433.97:150.27:450.86:038:25Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:453.62:384.07:590.48:501.06:038:25Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:363.33:314.18:430.49:531.06:048:25Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:303.14:224.39:270.510:510.96:048:25Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:233.05:104.410:140.511:430.86:058:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:153.05:554.611:000.46:058:24Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:033.06:384.812:300.711:46 AM0.36:068:24Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:483.17:194.91:120.612:300.26:078:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:313.27:595.11:520.41:130.16:078:23New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:123.48:385.12:310.31:550.06:088:23New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:533.59:175.23:080.22:380.06:088:22New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:363.79:565.13:440.13:220.06:098:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:193.810:374.94:210.04:090.16:108:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:064.111:204.74:590.05:000.26:108:21Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:564.35:39-0.15:560.36:118:20Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:074.412:514.56:22-0.16:580.46:128:20First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:584.01:504.87:10-0.18:060.56:128:19First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:563.72:525.08:03-0.29:170.56:138:19First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:593.53:565.29:01-0.210:280.46:148:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:063.44:595.510:03-0.211:330.36:158:17Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:123.55:595.611:05-0.36:158:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:133.66:545.712:310.112:05-0.46:168:16Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:103.87:475.81:240.01:02-0.56:178:15Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:044.08:355.72:13-0.11:56-0.56:178:14Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:544.19:215.42:59-0.22:48-0.36:188:13Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:434.210:055.13:43-0.13:37-0.16:198:13Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657419)

Common Questions About Ocean City Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ocean City Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Ocean City Beach, NC is approximately 12:42 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ocean City Beach, NC?

Ocean City Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Ocean City Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ocean City Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Ocean City Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ocean City Beach, NC?

Tide data for Ocean City Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8657419. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8657419.

What is the moon phase in Ocean City Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ocean City Beach, NC is Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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