Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:20 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 8:59 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:395.010:564.14:100.64:580.87:046:54Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:224.811:393.84:490.85:441.07:056:53Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:084.65:321.06:341.27:066:51Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:283.71:014.56:201.17:301.37:066:50Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:233.61:584.47:161.28:281.37:076:49Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:233.62:564.48:181.29:231.27:086:47Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:233.83:524.59:191.110:121.17:096:46Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:174.14:424.710:170.910:560.87:096:45Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:064.45:294.811:090.711:380.57:106:43Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:514.96:135.011:580.47:116:42Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:365.36:575.112:180.312:460.17:126:41New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:205.77:415.212:590.01:34-0.17:136:39New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:066.08:275.11:41-0.22:22-0.27:136:38New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:536.19:145.02:25-0.33:11-0.27:146:37Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:426.210:044.83:11-0.34:03-0.17:156:35Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:356.110:574.64:01-0.24:580.17:166:34Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:315.811:574.44:550.05:570.37:176:33Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:335.65:540.27:000.47:186:32First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:034.31:395.37:010.48:060.57:186:31First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:144.32:465.18:140.69:110.57:196:29First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:234.53:515.09:260.610:090.57:206:28Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:264.74:504.910:310.511:020.47:216:27Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:215.05:424.911:290.411:490.37:226:26Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:105.26:294.812:210.37:236:25Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:545.37:124.712:310.21:070.37:246:24Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:345.47:524.61:100.21:500.37:246:23Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:135.48:314.41:470.22:310.37:256:21Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:505.49:084.32:220.33:110.47:266:20Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:285.39:464.12:580.53:500.57:276:19Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:065.19:253.92:340.63:300.76:285:18Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:464.910:073.73:120.84:120.96:295:17Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 12:09 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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