Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:38 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 50m at 11:28 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:054.95:190.96:391.27:046:54Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:233.51:014.76:091.17:411.47:056:53Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:233.32:044.57:081.38:461.57:066:51Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:303.33:084.48:151.39:451.47:066:50Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:343.44:054.59:211.310:341.37:076:49Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:283.74:544.610:201.111:141.17:086:47Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:144.05:364.711:110.911:490.97:096:46Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:554.46:154.811:560.77:096:45Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:344.76:524.812:220.712:390.57:106:43New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:115.17:284.812:540.51:210.47:116:42New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:495.48:064.71:270.32:030.37:126:41New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:285.78:454.62:010.22:460.27:136:39New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:095.89:264.42:380.13:310.37:136:38Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:545.810:114.23:180.24:200.47:146:37Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:445.711:024.04:030.25:130.67:156:36Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:405.64:530.46:130.87:166:34First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:003.812:435.45:520.57:190.97:176:33First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:083.81:515.27:010.68:270.87:176:32First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:223.93:015.18:170.79:310.77:186:31First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:344.24:065.19:330.610:270.57:196:29Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:374.65:045.110:410.411:170.37:206:28Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:335.05:565.011:410.37:216:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:235.46:434.912:020.112:360.17:226:26Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:095.77:284.712:430.01:260.17:236:25Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:525.88:114.51:230.02:130.17:236:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:345.87:534.31:020.11:580.26:245:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:155.78:344.01:400.22:430.46:255:22Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:575.49:163.82:190.43:270.66:265:20Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:415.210:003.62:590.74:140.96:275:19Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:274.910:493.43:420.95:041.16:285:18Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:194.611:453.34:311.15:591.26:295:17Third Quarter31Fri
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 2:33 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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