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 5h 06m 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 - Jun 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:164.04:594.510:280.011:100.45:588:16Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:093.95:484.711:130.05:588:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:583.76:314.812:040.411:55 AM0.05:578:18Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:423.67:105.012:510.312:330.05:578:18Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:243.67:485.01:340.21:100.05:578:19Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:033.58:245.02:150.21:460.15:578:19Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:413.49:015.02:540.22:220.25:578:20Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:193.49:374.93:320.22:590.25:578:20Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:583.310:154.84:100.33:360.35:568:21Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:383.210:544.64:490.34:160.55:568:21Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:213.211:354.55:280.44:590.65:568:22Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:073.26:090.45:480.75:568:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:194.312:573.46:510.46:430.75:568:23Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:074.21:523.67:360.47:440.75:568:23Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:004.12:493.98:230.28:500.65:568:23Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:574.03:454.49:120.09:550.45:568:24Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:553.94:414.910:03-0.210:590.25:578:24Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:533.95:355.410:54-0.411:58-0.15:578:24Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:504.06:295.811:47-0.75:578:25Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:464.17:226.112:55-0.412:39-0.95:578:25New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:414.18:156.31:50-0.61:33-0.95:578:25New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:364.29:086.22:44-0.72:27-0.95:578:25New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:324.210:026.03:37-0.73:23-0.85:588:25Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:294.210:565.74:31-0.64:20-0.65:588:26Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:284.111:515.35:25-0.55:20-0.35:588:26Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:294.16:19-0.36:230.15:598:26First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:484.81:324.17:13-0.27:300.35:598:26First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:464.42:354.28:07-0.18:390.55:598:26First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:444.03:354.39:000.09:460.66:008:26First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:423.74:304.49:490.110:470.66:008:26Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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