Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:25 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 10:09 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Dec 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:194.211:563.54:520.95:460.76:584:59First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:074.05:471.06:300.76:594:59First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:503.712:593.86:491.07:160.67:004:59First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:454.01:543.77:530.98:030.47:004:59First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:404.42:503.78:560.78:520.17:014:59Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:334.83:453.79:550.49:42-0.17:024:59Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:245.34:393.810:500.110:33-0.47:034:59Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:165.75:323.911:43-0.211:24-0.67:044:59Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:076.06:244.112:35-0.47:044:59Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:596.17:174.212:17-0.81:26-0.57:055:00Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:506.18:114.21:10-0.92:17-0.67:065:00Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:435.99:064.32:05-0.83:08-0.57:075:00Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:365.610:044.33:02-0.74:01-0.57:075:00Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:315.211:064.34:01-0.44:54-0.47:085:00Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:284.75:05-0.15:48-0.27:095:01Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:104.312:274.36:140.26:44-0.17:095:01Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:154.41:293.97:260.47:390.07:105:01Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:184.52:313.68:360.48:340.07:115:02Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:174.63:303.49:400.49:260.17:115:02Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:104.74:243.310:370.410:140.17:125:03Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:584.85:133.311:260.310:590.07:125:03Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:424.85:573.312:100.27:135:04New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:224.96:383.312:500.17:135:04New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:014.97:163.412:220.01:280.17:145:05New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:384.87:543.41:000.02:040.17:145:05New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:144.78:313.41:380.02:390.17:145:06Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:494.69:093.42:170.13:130.17:155:07Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:244.49:483.42:560.23:470.27:155:07Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:004.210:293.53:370.34:210.27:155:08Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:393.911:143.64:220.44:570.27:165:09Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:223.75:120.55:370.27:165:09First Quarter31Mon
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 1:17 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 91% 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 (91% 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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