Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 34m at 11:50 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:33 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:354.23:423.19:580.59:380.07:165:10Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:234.54:333.310:480.310:26-0.27:165:11Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:084.85:213.411:330.011:13-0.47:165:12Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:535.06:083.612:17-0.27:175:12Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:375.36:543.812:00-0.61:01-0.47:175:13Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:225.47:414.012:47-0.81:44-0.67:175:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:085.48:304.21:36-0.82:28-0.77:175:15Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:545.39:204.32:26-0.83:13-0.87:175:16Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:435.010:144.43:19-0.74:01-0.87:175:17Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:344.711:114.44:15-0.54:50-0.77:175:17Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:284.35:17-0.35:43-0.67:175:18Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:134.412:283.96:23-0.16:40-0.57:165:19Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:184.51:323.67:350.07:40-0.57:165:20Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:244.62:393.48:460.18:42-0.47:165:21Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:274.73:443.49:520.09:42-0.47:165:22Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:254.84:433.410:51-0.110:38-0.57:165:23Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:184.95:363.511:43-0.311:30-0.57:155:24Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:064.96:243.612:29-0.47:155:25New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:514.97:093.712:17-0.51:11-0.47:155:26New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:324.87:503.71:02-0.51:51-0.47:145:27New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:104.78:303.71:44-0.42:28-0.47:145:28New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:484.49:093.72:24-0.33:03-0.37:135:29Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:244.29:483.73:05-0.13:38-0.27:135:30Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:003.910:293.63:460.14:13-0.17:125:31Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:383.611:123.64:290.34:490.17:125:32Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:193.35:160.45:280.27:115:33First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:003.612:053.16:100.66:130.27:115:34First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:533.612:582.97:090.77:030.27:105:35First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:503.81:572.88:130.67:590.17:105:36First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:484.02:582.99:150.58:560.07:095:37Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:444.33:573.110:110.29:53-0.37:085:38Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:41 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 13% 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 (13% 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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