Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:22 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 16m at 12:14 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:133.65:535.211:060.46:427:37Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:064.06:405.512:180.612:000.16:437:36Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:554.47:265.71:010.312:53-0.26:447:34New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:434.88:115.71:420.01:45-0.46:447:33New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:315.28:575.62:24-0.22:36-0.46:457:31New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:205.59:435.33:06-0.33:29-0.46:467:30Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:115.710:315.03:49-0.44:24-0.26:477:29Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:045.711:224.64:34-0.35:220.16:477:27Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:015.65:23-0.16:240.46:487:26First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:184.21:035.56:170.17:330.76:497:25First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:213.82:115.37:180.38:460.86:497:23First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:323.73:215.28:270.59:560.96:507:22First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:453.74:275.29:370.610:580.86:517:20Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:503.85:255.210:430.511:510.76:517:19Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:464.06:165.211:400.56:527:17Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:344.26:595.212:350.612:300.46:537:16Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:164.47:385.11:140.51:150.36:547:15Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:554.68:145.01:490.51:560.46:547:13Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:314.88:484.82:210.52:350.46:557:12Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:054.99:214.62:510.53:130.56:567:10Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:404.99:554.33:210.63:520.76:567:09Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:154.810:294.03:510.74:310.86:577:08Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:534.811:053.84:220.85:131.06:587:06Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:354.711:473.54:570.96:001.26:597:05Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:234.65:381.16:551.46:597:03Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:363.41:204.66:271.17:581.47:007:02Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:353.32:234.67:261.19:031.47:017:00Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:423.43:274.88:341.010:021.27:016:59Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:483.64:275.09:410.810:540.97:026:58Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:474.05:205.310:440.511:400.67:036:56Waning Crescent30Sat
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 3:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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