Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 48m at 7:48 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:304.02:524.68:280.99:120.76:305:16Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:274.23:454.59:280.99:580.76:315:15Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:154.44:314.410:200.810:380.66:325:14Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:584.65:124.411:060.711:140.56:335:13Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:364.85:504.411:470.611:480.46:345:12Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:115.06:264.312:250.56:355:12New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:465.17:014.212:200.41:030.46:365:11New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:205.27:364.112:530.41:400.46:375:10New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:555.28:124.01:260.42:170.46:385:09New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:325.28:493.92:000.42:560.56:385:08Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:105.19:303.82:370.53:360.66:395:08Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:525.010:153.73:170.64:210.76:405:07Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:394.911:073.74:030.75:100.76:415:06Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:334.84:570.76:030.76:425:06First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:063.712:324.75:590.77:000.66:435:05First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:104.01:344.77:070.77:580.46:445:05First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:144.32:374.78:170.58:530.16:455:04Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:154.83:364.89:240.29:46-0.26:465:03Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:125.34:334.810:26-0.110:37-0.46:475:03Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:075.85:274.911:24-0.411:27-0.76:485:02Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:596.16:204.812:19-0.56:495:02Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:506.37:124.712:17-0.81:13-0.66:505:02Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:416.38:044.61:07-0.72:06-0.56:515:01Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:326.18:564.41:57-0.62:58-0.46:525:01Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:245.89:514.22:48-0.43:52-0.26:535:01Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:175.410:484.03:42-0.14:460.16:545:00Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:135.011:493.84:390.35:430.36:555:00Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:104.65:400.66:390.46:555:00Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:523.81:094.26:460.87:350.56:565:00Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:543.82:074.07:520.98:260.56:574:59Third Quarter30Sun
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 11:01 pm — 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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