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 4h 07m 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 - Jul 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:484.110:185.93:54-0.63:39-0.76:018:26Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:454.211:125.54:46-0.54:38-0.56:018:26Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:454.25:39-0.45:40-0.26:018:26Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:075.112:474.36:32-0.36:450.16:028:26First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:044.61:514.47:26-0.27:540.36:028:26First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:024.22:544.58:19-0.19:050.56:038:25First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:023.83:544.69:120.010:120.66:038:25First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:013.54:494.710:030.011:130.56:048:25Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:583.45:394.810:520.16:058:25Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:503.36:254.912:070.511:38 AM0.16:058:24Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:373.37:075.012:550.412:210.16:068:24Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:213.37:475.01:380.41:030.16:068:24Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:013.38:255.02:170.31:430.26:078:23Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:413.49:024.92:550.32:220.26:078:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:193.49:394.93:320.33:010.26:088:23Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:583.410:144.74:070.33:400.36:098:22Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:373.510:504.54:420.34:210.56:098:22Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:173.611:284.35:160.45:040.66:108:21Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:013.75:500.45:520.76:118:21Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:084.112:483.96:270.46:460.86:118:20Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:533.91:404.17:090.37:460.86:128:20Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:443.72:364.47:550.28:510.86:138:19Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:413.63:344.88:460.19:580.66:138:18Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:423.54:335.29:42-0.111:020.46:148:18Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:443.65:325.610:41-0.36:158:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:453.76:285.912:020.111:39 AM-0.56:168:16Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:443.97:236.112:58-0.112:37-0.76:168:16New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:404.28:166.21:50-0.31:35-0.86:178:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:364.49:096.12:41-0.52:31-0.86:188:14New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:314.610:005.83:31-0.53:28-0.76:188:13Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:264.710:515.44:20-0.54:26-0.56:198:12Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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