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 3h 54m 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 - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:374.73:203.89:090.19:150.36:197:54First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:434.64:254.010:080.110:250.36:187:54Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:444.45:214.311:010.011:270.26:177:55Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:384.36:114.611:48-0.16:167:56Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:264.26:554.812:200.112:29-0.16:157:57Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:104.17:355.01:080.01:07-0.16:157:58Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:514.08:135.11:520.01:43-0.16:147:58Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:293.98:495.12:340.02:170.06:137:59Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:073.79:255.03:130.02:510.16:128:00Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:443.510:024.93:520.13:260.36:118:01Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:233.410:404.74:320.34:030.46:108:02Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:033.211:214.55:130.44:420.66:098:02Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:473.15:560.65:260.76:088:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:054.312:373.16:430.66:160.86:088:04Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:544.21:323.17:320.77:140.96:078:05Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:484.12:313.38:220.68:180.86:068:05Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:444.13:283.79:120.59:240.76:068:06Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:414.14:224.110:000.310:260.46:058:07Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:364.15:134.610:460.011:250.16:048:08Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:284.26:035.111:32-0.36:048:08Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:204.36:525.612:20-0.212:18-0.56:038:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:104.37:416.01:13-0.41:06-0.76:028:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:014.38:326.22:06-0.61:54-0.86:028:11New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:534.29:236.22:59-0.72:44-0.86:018:11New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:474.210:166.03:52-0.73:37-0.76:018:12Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:434.011:125.74:47-0.54:33-0.56:008:13Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:433.95:44-0.45:33-0.26:008:13Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:105.412:483.96:43-0.26:380.15:598:14First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:125.01:563.97:43-0.17:490.35:598:15First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:154.63:034.08:420.09:010.45:598:15First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:174.34:044.29:370.010:090.55:588:16First 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 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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