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 : 10:23 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 4:27 am (3.5 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 - Jun 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:333.75:144.410:380.211:290.65:588:16Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:223.65:584.611:210.25:588:17Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:073.56:384.712:170.512:000.25:588:17Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:483.57:164.91:000.412:380.15:578:18New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:283.57:525.01:400.31:150.15:578:19New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:073.58:285.02:180.21:520.15:578:19New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:453.59:045.02:550.22:290.15:578:20New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:233.59:414.93:320.13:060.25:578:20Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:023.510:194.84:090.13:460.25:568:21Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:443.510:594.74:470.24:280.35:568:21Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:293.611:424.65:270.25:150.45:568:22Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:183.76:090.16:080.55:568:22First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:304.41:133.96:550.17:090.55:568:22First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:244.32:124.27:450.08:150.55:568:23First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:224.23:134.68:39-0.29:230.35:568:23First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:234.14:135.09:34-0.410:300.15:568:24Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:254.15:125.410:30-0.611:33-0.15:568:24Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:264.16:085.811:26-0.85:578:24Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:254.27:036.012:33-0.412:22-0.95:578:24Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:224.37:566.11:28-0.61:17-1.05:578:25Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:174.38:496.12:22-0.72:11-0.95:578:25Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:124.39:405.93:14-0.73:05-0.85:578:25Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:074.310:315.54:05-0.63:59-0.55:588:25Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:024.211:225.14:56-0.54:55-0.25:588:26Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:584.25:46-0.35:520.15:588:26Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:134.712:564.16:37-0.16:520.45:588:26Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:064.21:544.07:270.07:550.75:598:26Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:593.92:524.18:170.28:590.85:598:26Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:543.63:474.29:060.310:010.85:598:26Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:493.44:374.39:530.310:570.86:008:26Waning Crescent30Tue
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 7:25 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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