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 5h 13m 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 - Sep 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:344.710:454.04:100.44:450.76:427:37Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:144.611:233.84:440.65:300.96:437:35Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:584.55:210.86:181.26:447:34First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:053.512:484.46:030.97:141.36:447:33First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:543.31:454.36:511.08:161.46:457:31First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:523.22:464.47:491.09:201.46:467:30First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:563.33:464.68:510.910:171.26:477:28Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:583.54:404.89:530.811:051.06:477:27Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:543.85:305.010:510.511:490.76:487:26Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:454.26:165.311:450.26:497:24Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:334.77:005.412:300.312:360.06:497:23Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:195.27:445.41:100.11:26-0.26:507:22Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:065.68:295.41:51-0.22:16-0.36:517:20Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:545.99:155.22:32-0.33:08-0.36:527:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:446.010:034.93:16-0.44:00-0.16:527:17Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:366.010:544.64:03-0.34:560.16:537:16Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:325.811:504.34:53-0.15:560.46:547:14Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:345.65:480.17:020.66:547:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:534.01:415.36:520.38:130.86:557:12Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:043.92:515.28:020.59:220.86:567:10Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:173.93:585.19:150.610:240.86:577:09Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:244.14:585.110:230.511:170.76:577:07Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:214.35:495.111:220.56:587:06Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:114.66:345.012:030.512:140.46:597:04Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:544.87:154.912:430.51:000.46:597:03New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:345.06:524.81:190.412:420.46:006:02New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:105.17:284.612:520.41:220.46:016:00New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:465.28:024.41:240.42:000.56:025:59New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:215.18:364.21:560.52:390.66:025:57Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:585.19:124.02:280.63:180.86:035:56Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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