Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5m at 7:19 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:064.312:455.06:080.37:060.76:437:36First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:013.91:444.87:000.58:121.06:437:35First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:013.52:464.77:560.89:191.16:447:34First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:053.43:484.68:560.910:221.16:457:32First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:083.44:454.79:560.911:151.16:457:31Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:033.55:344.710:510.86:467:29Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:503.76:184.912:001.011:40 AM0.76:477:28Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:313.96:575.012:390.812:230.66:487:27Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:104.17:325.01:140.71:040.56:487:25Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:464.38:075.01:470.61:430.46:497:24Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:224.58:405.02:180.52:210.46:507:22Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:574.79:144.82:490.42:590.46:507:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:344.89:494.73:200.43:390.46:517:20Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:124.910:274.43:520.44:220.56:527:18Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:545.011:084.24:270.45:090.76:537:17Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:425.111:564.05:070.56:020.86:537:15Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:375.15:540.57:030.96:547:14Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:523.81:395.16:500.68:111.06:557:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:583.72:475.27:550.59:210.96:557:11Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:093.83:565.49:060.410:260.76:567:10Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:184.14:595.610:160.211:240.46:577:08Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:214.55:575.811:210.06:577:07Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:184.96:495.812:150.212:21-0.26:587:05New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:115.37:395.81:03-0.11:16-0.46:597:04New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:015.68:265.61:48-0.22:10-0.47:007:03New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:495.79:135.32:32-0.23:01-0.27:007:01New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:375.89:594.93:14-0.13:530.07:017:00Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:255.610:454.53:570.14:440.37:026:58Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:145.411:344.14:400.35:380.67:036:57Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:065.15:260.66:350.97:036:56First Quarter30Thu
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 10:13 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 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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