Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:59 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 59m at 10:46 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:543.311:134.75:040.34:360.45:588:17Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:423.411:584.65:440.35:270.55:588:17Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:353.66:270.26:240.55:578:18Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:484.41:323.97:130.17:290.55:578:18Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:424.22:314.38:020.08:380.55:578:19Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:414.03:324.78:54-0.29:480.35:578:20Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:423.94:315.29:47-0.310:540.15:578:20Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:433.85:295.610:42-0.511:57-0.15:568:21Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:433.86:255.911:37-0.75:568:21Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:413.97:196.112:55-0.312:33-0.85:568:21New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:373.98:136.11:50-0.41:28-0.85:568:22New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:334.09:056.02:43-0.52:23-0.75:568:22New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:274.09:575.73:35-0.53:17-0.65:568:23Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:224.010:485.44:26-0.44:12-0.35:568:23Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:183.911:384.95:15-0.25:090.05:568:23Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:143.96:04-0.16:070.35:568:24Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:294.51:123.96:520.17:080.65:578:24First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:194.02:094.07:390.28:120.85:578:24First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:123.63:054.18:260.39:170.95:578:25First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:053.33:584.29:110.410:180.95:578:25First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:583.24:474.49:560.411:130.85:578:25Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:493.15:324.510:400.45:588:25Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:383.16:154.712:020.711:24 AM0.35:588:26Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:233.16:564.812:470.612:070.25:588:26Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:063.27:365.01:280.512:490.15:588:26Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:483.38:145.12:070.31:300.15:598:26Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:283.48:525.12:450.22:110.05:598:26Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:093.59:315.13:220.22:530.05:598:26Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:513.610:105.03:590.13:360.16:008:26Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:353.710:514.84:360.04:230.16:008:26Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 1:52 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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