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 1h 25m 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 - Apr 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:464.08:064.81:44-0.11:41-0.25:566:30New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:223.98:434.92:22-0.12:15-0.15:556:31Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:593.89:234.93:02-0.12:52-0.15:546:32Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:403.610:074.83:450.03:330.05:526:33Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:273.510:584.84:320.14:200.05:516:33Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:213.511:554.75:250.25:150.15:506:34First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:233.56:240.36:190.25:486:35First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:584.61:323.67:280.27:310.15:476:36First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:054.62:414.08:300.18:440.05:466:36Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:104.63:454.49:29-0.29:52-0.25:446:37Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:114.74:444.910:23-0.410:55-0.55:436:38Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:084.85:385.311:14-0.611:52-0.75:426:39Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:004.86:295.612:02-0.85:406:40Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:514.77:185.812:46-0.812:49-0.85:396:40Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:394.58:065.81:37-0.71:35-0.85:386:41Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:274.38:535.62:28-0.62:20-0.65:376:42Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:164.19:415.33:17-0.43:07-0.35:356:43Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:053.810:304.94:07-0.13:540.05:346:43Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:563.511:214.64:590.14:440.35:336:44Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:523.45:520.45:400.65:326:45Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:164.212:533.36:480.66:410.85:316:46Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:144.01:543.37:440.77:470.95:296:47Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:123.82:523.58:350.78:500.85:286:47Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:063.83:433.89:220.69:470.75:276:48Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:553.84:274.110:030.410:360.65:266:49Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:403.85:084.410:420.311:210.45:256:50Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:213.85:464.711:180.15:246:51Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:003.97:244.912:030.212:540.06:237:51New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:393.98:025.11:430.11:30-0.16:217:52New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:183.98:415.32:23-0.12:08-0.26:207:53New Moon30Tue
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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