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 2h 54m 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 - Jun 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:023.91:483.67:270.57:420.95:588:17Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:513.82:423.98:110.48:440.95:588:17Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:443.73:354.28:580.39:470.75:578:18Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:393.64:284.69:460.110:470.55:578:18Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:353.65:195.010:36-0.111:430.25:578:19Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:303.76:105.511:26-0.45:578:19Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:243.87:015.812:37-0.112:17-0.65:578:20New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:174.07:526.01:28-0.31:09-0.75:568:20New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:104.18:436.12:19-0.52:02-0.85:568:21New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:044.29:346.03:10-0.62:56-0.85:568:21Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:594.310:275.84:01-0.63:52-0.75:568:22Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:574.311:215.44:53-0.64:51-0.45:568:22Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:574.45:45-0.55:53-0.25:568:23Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:165.012:594.46:39-0.46:590.15:568:23First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:134.62:034.57:33-0.38:090.35:568:23First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:134.13:064.68:28-0.29:190.55:568:24First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:143.84:064.79:23-0.110:250.55:578:24Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:143.65:014.810:16-0.111:250.45:578:24Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:113.55:514.911:050.05:578:25Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:023.46:375.012:180.411:52 AM0.05:578:25Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:493.47:195.01:050.312:360.05:578:25Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:333.47:595.01:470.21:170.05:588:25Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:143.58:365.02:270.21:570.15:588:25Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:533.59:134.93:040.22:370.15:588:26Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:323.59:494.83:410.23:150.25:588:26Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:113.510:254.64:160.23:550.35:598:26Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:513.611:014.44:500.24:360.55:598:26Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:323.611:394.25:250.35:200.65:598:26Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:173.76:000.36:090.76:008:26Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:204.01:053.96:390.37:040.86:008:26Third Quarter30Sat
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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