Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:34 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 7:11 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:343.99:045.72:43-0.32:25-0.66:008:26New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:264.09:515.43:30-0.33:16-0.46:018:26Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:164.010:375.04:16-0.34:07-0.16:018:26Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:064.011:214.65:00-0.14:580.26:028:26Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:564.05:420.05:510.56:028:26Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:054.212:474.06:240.26:460.76:038:25First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:503.81:394.07:050.37:450.96:038:25First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:373.52:334.07:480.48:481.06:048:25First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:283.23:264.18:330.59:501.06:048:25First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:233.04:184.39:210.510:481.06:058:25Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:183.05:074.510:100.411:390.86:058:24Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:113.05:544.710:590.36:068:24Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:003.16:374.912:250.711:47 AM0.26:078:24Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:463.37:195.11:080.512:330.16:078:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:303.57:595.21:470.31:17-0.16:088:23Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:133.78:395.32:260.12:02-0.26:098:22Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:573.99:205.33:030.02:47-0.26:098:22Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:424.110:015.13:42-0.23:35-0.26:108:21Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:284.310:454.94:21-0.24:25-0.16:108:21Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:184.511:314.65:01-0.35:190.16:118:20Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:124.75:45-0.36:180.36:128:20Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:214.31:104.86:33-0.37:230.46:138:19Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:173.92:125.07:26-0.28:330.56:138:19Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:193.73:175.18:24-0.29:450.56:148:18Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:263.54:225.39:26-0.210:520.46:158:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:333.55:235.410:30-0.211:530.36:158:16Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:373.66:205.511:31-0.36:168:16Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:353.87:115.612:470.112:28-0.46:178:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:284.07:595.51:360.01:22-0.46:178:14New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:174.28:445.42:21-0.12:12-0.36:188:13New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:044.39:265.13:03-0.12:59-0.26:198:13New Moon31Sat
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 10:22 pm — 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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