Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:00 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 40m at 6:29 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Mar 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:153.711:544.65:14-0.25:17-0.46:386:05First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:133.46:170.06:14-0.36:376:06First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:584.61:203.37:280.17:18-0.26:366:07First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:074.72:323.38:400.18:28-0.26:356:08Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:164.83:423.49:480.09:38-0.36:336:09Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:204.94:453.710:47-0.210:41-0.56:326:10Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:175.05:404.011:39-0.411:39-0.76:316:10Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:095.16:314.312:26-0.56:296:11Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:575.07:174.512:31-0.71:09-0.66:286:12Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:414.98:014.61:20-0.71:50-0.66:276:13Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:234.68:444.62:07-0.62:29-0.56:256:14Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:044.39:254.52:52-0.53:06-0.36:246:14Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:433.910:064.43:37-0.23:42-0.16:236:15Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:243.610:494.24:220.14:190.16:216:16Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:073.211:364.05:100.34:590.36:206:17Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:543.06:030.65:450.56:196:18Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:293.912:502.87:030.76:380.76:176:19Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:283.81:542.88:070.87:400.76:166:19Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:303.82:572.99:070.78:440.66:156:20Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:293.93:533.19:590.69:430.46:136:21Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:204.14:413.410:440.410:350.26:126:22Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:064.45:253.811:230.111:23-0.16:106:22Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:484.56:074.112:01-0.16:096:23New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:294.76:484.512:08-0.312:38-0.36:086:24New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:094.77:304.912:53-0.51:15-0.56:066:25New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:514.78:135.11:39-0.61:53-0.66:056:26New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:344.58:585.32:26-0.62:33-0.66:036:26Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:194.39:475.33:15-0.63:17-0.66:026:27Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:084.010:395.24:08-0.44:04-0.56:016:28Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:023.711:385.15:05-0.24:57-0.35:596:29First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:043.56:090.05:58-0.15:586:29First Quarter31Wed
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 9:44 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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