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 2h 44m 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 - Apr 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:434.91:143.47:180.27:080.15:576:30First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:534.72:283.58:280.28:220.15:556:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:024.73:373.79:320.19:330.05:546:32Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:054.74:364.010:28-0.110:36-0.15:526:33Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:014.75:284.311:17-0.211:32-0.25:516:33Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:514.76:154.612:00-0.35:506:34Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:354.66:574.812:22-0.312:40-0.35:486:35Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:174.57:374.91:08-0.31:17-0.35:476:36Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:564.38:164.91:51-0.31:53-0.25:466:36Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:354.08:534.92:32-0.22:27-0.15:446:37Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:123.79:314.73:140.03:010.15:436:38Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:513.510:114.53:550.23:370.35:426:39Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:323.210:534.34:390.44:160.55:416:39Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:173.111:424.15:270.65:000.75:396:40Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:102.96:190.85:520.85:386:41Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:374.01:112.97:170.86:540.95:376:42Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:364.02:133.18:140.88:000.85:366:43Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:364.03:113.49:060.69:030.65:346:43Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:314.14:023.89:530.410:010.45:336:44Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:214.34:494.210:350.110:540.15:326:45Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:094.45:344.711:16-0.111:44-0.25:316:46Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:544.66:195.211:57-0.45:296:47New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:394.67:045.612:33-0.512:38-0.65:286:47New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:254.57:515.81:22-0.61:21-0.75:276:48New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:134.49:395.93:12-0.73:06-0.76:267:49Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:024.210:315.84:04-0.63:54-0.66:257:50Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:554.011:255.64:59-0.44:46-0.46:247:50Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:533.85:57-0.25:44-0.26:237:51Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:255.312:583.76:59-0.16:480.16:227:52First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:295.02:093.78:040.18:010.36:207:53First Quarter30Fri
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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