Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 42m at 1:08 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:504.47:094.612:36-0.212:53-0.25:566:30New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:274.47:474.91:18-0.31:27-0.35:556:31New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:054.38:275.12:00-0.42:02-0.45:546:32New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:464.19:105.22:45-0.32:40-0.45:526:33Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:293.99:575.23:32-0.23:22-0.35:516:33Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:183.710:505.14:23-0.14:09-0.25:506:34Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:133.411:495.05:210.15:040.05:486:35First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:173.36:250.26:080.15:476:36First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:564.81:293.37:340.37:210.25:466:36First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:074.72:433.68:410.28:370.15:446:37First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:154.73:493.99:420.09:480.05:436:38Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:164.84:474.310:35-0.210:51-0.25:426:39Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:114.85:394.711:23-0.311:47-0.45:406:40Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:014.76:265.012:07-0.45:396:40Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:474.67:105.212:38-0.512:47-0.55:386:41Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:304.47:535.31:26-0.41:26-0.45:376:42Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:134.18:345.22:12-0.42:04-0.35:356:43Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:543.99:145.12:57-0.22:42-0.15:346:43Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:353.69:564.83:410.03:200.25:336:44Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:193.310:404.64:270.34:000.45:326:45Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:053.111:284.35:160.54:440.75:306:46Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:582.96:090.75:370.95:296:47Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:234.112:592.97:060.86:381.05:286:47Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:223.92:033.08:030.97:451.05:276:48Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:223.94:013.39:550.89:500.96:267:49Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:173.94:513.610:400.610:470.76:257:50Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:054.05:354.011:190.411:390.46:247:51Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:504.16:174.411:570.16:237:51Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:324.26:584.912:260.112:33-0.16:217:52Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:144.27:395.21:12-0.11:11-0.36:207:53New Moon30Fri
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 4:10 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 (55% 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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