Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 6:17 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:104.312:413.26:430.66:250.86:197:54Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:594.11:363.27:320.77:230.96:187:55Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:523.92:343.48:210.78:260.96:177:55Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:463.83:303.69:090.69:300.96:167:56Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:403.84:214.09:550.510:290.76:157:57Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:323.85:094.410:390.311:220.46:147:58Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:213.85:544.811:210.06:137:59Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:083.96:395.212:130.212:04-0.26:127:59Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:554.07:255.61:01-0.112:48-0.46:128:00New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:424.18:115.81:49-0.31:34-0.66:118:01New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:304.18:595.92:37-0.42:21-0.66:108:02New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:204.19:495.93:26-0.53:10-0.66:098:03Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:124.110:415.74:17-0.44:03-0.56:088:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:084.011:365.45:10-0.45:00-0.36:078:04Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:094.06:05-0.36:02-0.16:078:05First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:345.11:144.17:02-0.27:100.26:068:06First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:354.72:214.28:01-0.18:220.36:058:06First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:384.43:274.48:58-0.19:340.36:058:07First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:414.24:274.79:53-0.110:410.36:048:08Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:404.05:224.910:45-0.211:400.26:038:09Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:353.96:115.111:33-0.26:038:09Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:253.86:575.212:330.112:18-0.26:028:10Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:123.77:395.31:210.11:00-0.16:028:11Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:553.78:195.22:050.01:41-0.16:018:11Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:373.68:585.12:470.02:200.06:018:12Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:173.59:375.03:270.12:590.16:008:13Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:573.510:154.84:070.23:390.36:008:13Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:383.410:544.64:460.34:200.45:598:14Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:213.411:344.45:250.45:030.65:598:15Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:073.46:040.55:500.85:588:15Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:164.112:563.46:450.56:430.95:588:16Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:30 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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