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 2h 00m 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 - Oct 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:404.56:105.511:420.27:046:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:315.16:585.612:230.212:37-0.17:046:53New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:205.67:455.51:05-0.11:30-0.37:056:52New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:086.08:325.41:48-0.32:23-0.47:066:51New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:586.39:205.12:32-0.43:16-0.37:076:49Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:496.310:104.83:17-0.44:11-0.17:076:48Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:436.211:044.44:05-0.25:090.27:086:47Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:405.94:570.06:110.57:096:45Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:034.112:435.65:550.37:190.77:106:44First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:103.81:525.37:010.68:290.97:116:43First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:233.83:025.08:150.89:360.97:116:41First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:353.84:074.99:280.910:340.97:126:40Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:374.05:034.910:330.811:220.87:136:39Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:294.35:514.811:280.77:146:37Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:134.56:324.812:030.712:160.67:156:36Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:524.87:094.712:380.612:580.67:156:35Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:275.07:434.61:100.51:380.57:166:34Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:015.18:174.41:400.52:150.57:176:32Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:345.28:504.22:090.52:520.67:186:31Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:085.29:234.02:390.63:290.77:196:30Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:435.19:583.83:100.74:080.87:206:29Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:205.010:363.63:440.84:491.07:206:28Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:024.911:183.54:210.95:341.17:216:27Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:504.85:031.06:261.27:226:25Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:093.412:454.75:551.17:241.37:236:24Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:093.41:464.76:571.18:251.27:246:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:163.52:504.88:071.09:211.07:256:22Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:213.93:504.99:180.810:120.67:266:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:214.43:465.09:240.510:000.36:275:20Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:165.04:395.110:250.110:450.06:275:19Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:075.65:305.111:22-0.111:30-0.36:285:18New Moon31Tue
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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