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 2h 23m at 10:23 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:544.910:153.83:200.74:210.86:295:17Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:404.811:063.74:050.85:080.96:305:16Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:324.74:570.96:000.96:315:15Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:033.812:294.75:570.96:550.86:325:14Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:054.01:304.77:040.87:510.66:335:13Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:094.42:324.78:130.68:460.36:345:12Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:094.93:314.89:190.39:390.06:355:11Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:065.44:274.910:200.010:30-0.36:365:11Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:005.95:215.011:18-0.311:21-0.56:375:10New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:526.26:145.012:13-0.46:385:09New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:446.57:064.912:11-0.71:06-0.56:395:08New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:366.57:584.81:02-0.71:59-0.56:405:08New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:286.38:524.61:53-0.62:53-0.46:415:07Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:216.09:474.42:46-0.43:47-0.26:425:06Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:165.610:464.33:41-0.14:430.16:435:06Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:135.211:494.14:400.25:400.36:445:05First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:134.85:440.66:390.56:455:04First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:534.01:144.46:520.87:360.66:465:04First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:574.12:134.27:590.98:290.66:475:03First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:544.23:084.09:020.99:160.66:475:03Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:454.43:573.99:560.89:590.56:485:02Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:294.64:413.910:440.710:380.46:495:02Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:094.85:223.911:270.611:150.36:505:02Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:474.96:003.912:070.46:515:01Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:235.16:383.912:450.36:525:01Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:595.17:143.912:260.21:230.36:535:00Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:355.27:523.81:020.22:000.36:545:00Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:125.18:303.81:390.22:370.36:555:00Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:515.09:113.72:170.33:160.36:565:00Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:314.99:553.72:590.33:570.36:575:00Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 1:50 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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