Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 01m at 8:28 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:09 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:326.26:545.212:06-0.412:50-0.56:295:17Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:226.47:445.012:53-0.61:43-0.56:305:16Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:136.58:364.81:40-0.62:37-0.46:315:15Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:066.39:314.62:31-0.53:33-0.26:325:14Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:026.010:294.33:24-0.24:320.06:335:13Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:025.711:344.14:220.15:340.36:345:12Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:065.35:260.46:390.56:355:12Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:434.01:125.06:360.67:430.66:365:11Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:534.02:174.77:490.78:420.66:375:10Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:574.23:174.68:570.89:340.56:385:09Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:524.44:084.59:560.710:180.56:395:08Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:394.64:544.410:470.610:570.46:405:08Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:204.85:354.311:320.511:330.46:415:07Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:585.06:124.212:130.46:425:06New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:335.16:484.112:060.312:510.46:425:06New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:085.27:234.012:380.31:290.46:435:05New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:425.27:593.91:110.42:060.46:445:04New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:175.18:353.71:440.42:440.56:455:04Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:545.09:133.62:190.53:230.66:465:03Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:334.99:543.52:570.64:040.76:475:03Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:164.710:413.43:380.74:490.86:485:02Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:044.611:353.44:260.85:380.86:495:02First Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:584.55:220.96:300.76:505:02First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:343.612:564.56:250.87:240.66:515:01First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:363.91:564.57:340.78:170.36:525:01First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:374.32:564.58:420.49:090.06:535:01Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:344.83:534.59:460.19:59-0.36:545:00Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:295.44:484.610:45-0.210:49-0.56:555:00Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:215.95:414.611:42-0.411:38-0.86:565:00Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:136.26:344.612:37-0.66:575:00Full Moon30Sat
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 11:18 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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