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 2h 19m 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 - May 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:583.99:215.33:04-0.12:47-0.26:197:54New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:403.810:055.33:47-0.13:29-0.26:187:54Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:263.810:515.24:32-0.14:15-0.16:177:55Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:163.711:435.15:200.05:060.06:167:56Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:133.86:120.06:050.16:157:57First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:394.91:163.97:080.07:110.26:147:58First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:404.72:234.18:060.08:220.36:147:58First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:434.53:294.49:05-0.19:350.26:137:59First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:474.44:314.810:02-0.210:430.06:128:00Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:484.35:285.210:56-0.411:45-0.16:118:01Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:464.36:215.511:47-0.56:108:02Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:404.37:115.712:42-0.312:36-0.66:098:02Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:304.27:595.81:34-0.41:23-0.66:088:03Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:194.18:465.72:24-0.42:09-0.56:088:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:074.09:315.53:12-0.32:55-0.36:078:05Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:533.810:155.23:58-0.23:40-0.16:068:05Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:403.711:004.94:440.04:250.26:058:06Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:293.511:454.65:300.25:130.46:058:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:193.56:160.46:030.76:048:08Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:334.31:133.47:030.56:590.96:038:08Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:224.02:093.57:500.68:001.06:038:09Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:133.83:043.78:370.69:031.06:028:10Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:063.63:553.99:220.510:030.96:028:11Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:583.54:434.210:060.410:570.76:018:11Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:483.55:274.510:480.311:460.56:018:12Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:353.66:104.811:300.16:008:13Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:203.66:525.112:320.312:12-0.16:008:13Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:053.77:345.41:170.112:55-0.25:598:14New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:503.88:185.62:01-0.11:39-0.35:598:15New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:353.99:025.62:45-0.22:24-0.45:598:15New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:233.99:495.63:30-0.33:12-0.45:588:16Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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