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 3h 38m 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 - Jan 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:563.72:023.28:090.78:070.27:165:10First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:504.12:583.19:120.58:560.07:165:11Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:424.53:543.210:100.39:47-0.27:165:12Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:344.94:483.311:040.010:39-0.57:175:12Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:255.35:413.411:56-0.311:31-0.77:175:13Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:165.66:333.612:46-0.57:175:14Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:075.77:253.812:23-0.91:35-0.67:175:15Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:585.88:173.91:17-1.02:24-0.77:175:16Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:495.69:124.02:11-1.03:13-0.77:175:17Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:415.310:084.13:08-0.94:03-0.77:175:18Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:344.911:084.24:07-0.64:54-0.67:175:18Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:294.45:10-0.35:46-0.57:165:19Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:104.212:274.06:17-0.16:40-0.47:165:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:144.31:283.57:290.17:36-0.37:165:21Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:184.42:323.28:400.28:32-0.27:165:22Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:194.53:343.19:470.29:27-0.17:165:23Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:154.54:313.010:450.110:19-0.17:155:24Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:064.65:223.011:360.111:08-0.27:155:25Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:514.76:083.112:210.07:155:26New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:344.76:493.21:01-0.17:145:27New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:134.67:283.212:34-0.21:39-0.17:145:28New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:504.68:053.31:14-0.22:14-0.17:135:29New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:264.58:413.31:52-0.22:48-0.17:135:30New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:004.39:183.32:30-0.13:210.07:125:31Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:354.19:563.43:090.03:530.07:125:32Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:103.810:373.43:500.24:250.17:115:33Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:473.611:203.54:350.35:000.17:115:34Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:293.35:240.45:380.17:105:35First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:103.712:173.16:220.56:230.17:095:36First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:053.81:132.97:260.57:150.17:095:37First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:044.12:162.88:340.48:13-0.17:085:38Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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