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 47m 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 - Nov 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:576.16:195.012:16-0.36:295:17New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:476.47:094.912:16-0.51:10-0.46:305:16New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:386.67:594.71:03-0.62:04-0.46:315:15New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:306.58:514.41:51-0.52:58-0.26:325:14Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:236.29:474.12:42-0.33:550.16:335:13Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:205.810:473.93:360.04:540.36:345:12Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:225.411:543.84:360.35:580.66:355:12First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:275.05:430.67:020.76:365:11First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:053.71:334.76:560.88:030.86:375:10First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:123.92:344.58:080.98:570.76:385:09First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:124.13:294.39:120.99:420.76:395:08Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:024.34:164.210:070.810:220.66:405:08Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:454.64:584.110:550.710:560.56:415:07Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:234.85:364.011:380.611:290.46:425:06Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:585.06:124.012:180.56:425:06Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:335.16:473.912:010.412:560.56:435:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:075.27:223.812:330.41:330.56:445:04Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:425.27:583.61:060.42:110.56:455:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:195.18:353.51:400.52:490.66:465:03Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:575.09:143.42:170.53:300.76:475:03Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:394.99:593.32:560.64:140.76:485:02Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:264.810:503.33:410.75:020.86:495:02Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:174.711:483.44:340.85:530.86:505:02Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:144.65:360.86:460.76:515:01Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:523.71:144.56:450.77:390.56:525:01Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:554.12:154.47:570.68:310.26:535:01Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:564.63:144.49:060.39:21-0.16:545:00Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:525.24:104.410:090.010:11-0.46:555:00Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:465.75:054.311:09-0.211:00-0.66:565:00Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:396.15:584.312:04-0.46:575:00New Moon30Thu
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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