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 : 11:28 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 5:33 am (3.8 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 - Mar 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:094.27:254.012:51-0.21:17-0.26:386:05New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:424.27:594.21:28-0.21:47-0.26:376:06New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:154.18:344.32:04-0.22:17-0.26:366:07New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:483.99:094.32:41-0.12:48-0.26:356:08Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:223.79:474.33:190.03:21-0.16:336:09Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:003.510:304.34:010.13:59-0.16:326:10Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:443.411:194.34:480.24:420.06:316:10First Quarter7Thu
8Fri11:353.25:410.35:340.06:296:11First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:174.312:353.26:430.46:350.06:286:12First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:214.41:443.37:500.37:44-0.16:276:13First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:294.52:543.58:560.18:55-0.36:256:14Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:344.74:003.99:56-0.210:02-0.56:246:15Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:344.94:594.410:51-0.511:05-0.86:236:15Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:305.15:544.911:42-0.86:216:16Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:225.16:465.312:02-1.012:30-1.06:206:17Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:125.17:375.512:57-1.11:16-1.16:196:18Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:004.98:275.51:50-1.12:02-1.16:176:19Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:494.69:165.42:43-0.92:48-0.96:166:19Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:384.210:075.23:35-0.73:36-0.66:146:20Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:293.911:004.84:29-0.34:25-0.36:136:21Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:233.511:574.55:250.05:170.06:126:22Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:233.36:260.36:160.36:106:23Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:584.21:283.17:300.57:210.56:096:23Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:024.02:343.18:320.68:280.66:086:24Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:033.93:323.39:270.69:290.56:066:25Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:573.94:223.510:140.510:220.46:056:26Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:434.05:053.810:550.311:080.36:036:26Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:244.05:444.111:310.211:500.16:026:27Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:014.16:214.312:040.06:016:28New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:374.16:564.512:290.012:37-0.15:596:29New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:124.17:304.71:07-0.11:09-0.15:586:30New Moon31Sun
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 8:30 am — 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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