Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:50 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 5:18 pm (5.6 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 - Apr 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:294.84:574.710:41-0.411:06-0.65:576:30Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:234.95:505.311:31-0.75:556:31Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:155.06:425.712:03-0.912:19-1.05:546:32Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:065.07:335.912:57-1.01:07-1.15:536:32Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:564.88:245.91:51-1.01:55-1.15:516:33Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:474.69:165.82:44-0.92:44-0.95:506:34Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:404.310:095.53:38-0.73:35-0.75:496:35Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:354.011:065.14:34-0.44:29-0.35:476:35Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:353.85:33-0.15:290.05:466:36Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:064.812:403.66:360.26:340.35:456:37Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:104.41:483.57:390.37:430.55:436:38Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:144.22:523.68:400.48:510.65:426:39Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:144.03:493.89:330.49:510.55:416:39Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:074.04:374.010:190.310:420.45:406:40Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:534.05:194.210:590.211:270.35:386:41Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:344.05:574.411:350.15:376:42Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:124.06:324.612:080.212:090.15:366:42New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:473.97:074.812:470.112:410.05:346:43New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:223.97:414.91:240.11:140.05:336:44New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:573.88:164.92:000.11:470.15:326:45New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:333.78:524.92:370.12:210.15:316:46Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:103.69:304.83:150.22:570.25:306:46Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:503.510:124.73:560.33:380.35:286:47Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:353.411:004.64:400.34:240.45:276:48Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:283.411:544.55:290.45:190.45:266:49First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:283.66:230.36:220.45:256:50First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:544.52:333.88:210.28:310.36:247:50First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:574.53:374.29:190.19:420.26:237:51Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:004.54:394.710:15-0.210:49-0.16:227:52Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:004.65:365.211:09-0.511:51-0.46:217:53Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 8:34 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 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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