Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 12:29 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:514.511:243.64:190.65:180.56:584:59First Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:414.45:160.76:050.46:584:59First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:213.912:364.26:200.76:550.36:594:59First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:214.21:354.17:290.67:470.17:004:59First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:224.72:364.08:380.48:41-0.17:014:59Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:215.13:364.09:430.29:35-0.47:024:59Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:185.64:354.010:44-0.110:30-0.67:034:59Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:135.95:314.111:41-0.311:24-0.87:034:59Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:076.26:264.112:36-0.57:044:59Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:006.27:204.212:18-0.91:28-0.67:055:00Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:536.18:144.21:12-0.92:20-0.57:065:00Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:455.89:084.12:07-0.73:11-0.47:065:00Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:375.410:044.13:02-0.54:02-0.37:075:00Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:295.011:024.03:59-0.24:53-0.17:085:00Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:224.54:590.25:440.17:095:01Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:024.012:174.06:020.56:350.27:095:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:024.01:133.67:090.77:250.37:105:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:014.02:103.48:160.88:140.47:105:02Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:564.13:053.29:180.79:010.47:115:02Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:464.33:573.110:130.79:460.37:125:03Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:324.44:443.111:010.510:290.27:125:03Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:144.65:273.111:440.411:110.27:135:04Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:544.76:073.212:240.37:135:04New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:334.86:473.31:010.27:145:05New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:104.97:253.412:310.01:380.17:145:05New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:474.98:033.41:10-0.12:140.07:145:06New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:244.88:433.51:49-0.12:500.07:155:06Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:024.79:243.62:300.03:260.07:155:07Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:424.610:093.73:150.04:03-0.17:155:08Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:244.310:593.94:030.14:44-0.17:165:08Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:114.111:524.14:580.25:28-0.27:165:09First Quarter31Fri
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 3:50 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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