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 5h 21m 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 - Feb 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:104.59:323.92:45-0.53:25-0.47:085:38Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:504.210:163.83:31-0.34:02-0.27:075:39Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:303.711:003.84:180.04:38-0.17:065:40Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:103.311:473.75:080.35:150.17:055:41First Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:543.06:020.55:550.37:055:42First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:383.712:442.77:030.76:400.47:045:43First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:353.71:422.58:090.87:330.47:035:44First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:343.72:452.59:140.78:320.47:025:45Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:323.93:452.510:110.69:300.37:015:46Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:254.14:382.711:000.410:240.07:005:47Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:124.45:253.011:420.211:13-0.26:595:48Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:564.66:093.312:210.06:585:49Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:374.86:513.612:00-0.412:59-0.36:575:50Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:184.97:343.912:45-0.61:35-0.56:565:51Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:584.98:174.21:31-0.72:12-0.66:555:52Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:394.79:024.52:18-0.82:50-0.76:545:53Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:224.59:504.63:07-0.73:29-0.76:535:54Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:074.110:414.74:00-0.54:12-0.76:525:55Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:573.711:384.74:57-0.34:59-0.56:515:56Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:523.36:000.05:52-0.46:505:57Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:404.612:573.17:110.26:54-0.26:495:58Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:494.62:102.98:270.28:03-0.26:485:59Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:004.63:243.09:380.29:15-0.26:475:59Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:074.74:303.210:390.010:22-0.36:456:00Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:054.85:263.511:32-0.111:20-0.46:446:01Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:574.86:163.712:18-0.36:436:02New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:434.87:014.012:12-0.512:59-0.46:426:03New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:254.77:434.11:00-0.61:37-0.46:416:04New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:034.58:224.21:44-0.52:12-0.46:396:05New Moon29Thu
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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