Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 43m at 10:48 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:27 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:403.46:164.811:330.36:208:12Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:263.66:575.012:390.612:170.26:208:11Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:083.87:365.11:190.41:000.06:218:10New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:504.08:145.21:560.21:43-0.16:228:09New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:314.28:535.22:330.02:25-0.16:228:08New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:134.49:335.23:10-0.13:09-0.16:238:07Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:574.510:145.03:48-0.13:55-0.16:248:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:434.710:594.84:29-0.24:450.16:258:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:344.811:474.55:12-0.25:390.26:258:05Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:294.95:59-0.26:390.46:268:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:414.31:295.06:51-0.17:450.56:278:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:414.12:345.17:50-0.18:550.56:288:01First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:473.93:405.28:52-0.110:040.46:288:00Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:553.94:435.49:57-0.211:080.36:297:59Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:004.15:425.511:00-0.36:307:58Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:004.36:365.612:050.111:59 AM-0.46:317:57Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:554.57:265.712:56-0.112:54-0.46:317:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:464.78:135.61:44-0.21:45-0.46:327:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:344.88:585.42:29-0.22:34-0.36:337:53Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:204.89:415.13:11-0.23:21-0.16:347:52Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:054.810:224.83:52-0.14:080.16:347:51Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:494.711:044.44:310.14:540.46:357:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:344.511:464.15:110.35:420.76:367:49Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:224.45:520.56:340.96:367:47Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:313.81:134.36:350.77:301.16:377:46Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:213.52:094.37:240.88:311.26:387:45Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:173.43:074.38:180.99:321.26:397:44Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:163.44:034.49:140.810:281.16:397:42Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:143.54:544.610:100.711:160.96:407:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:063.75:404.811:010.611:590.76:417:40Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:534.06:235.011:490.36:427:38Waning Crescent31Mon
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 1:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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