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 6h 08m 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 - Jul 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:363.55:194.610:360.211:410.66:018:26Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:273.46:044.711:200.26:018:26Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:133.36:454.812:290.512:010.26:018:26Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:563.37:244.91:130.412:410.26:028:26Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:373.38:025.01:530.31:200.16:028:26Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:163.48:395.02:310.31:580.16:038:25Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:553.49:154.93:080.22:370.26:038:25Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:333.49:514.93:450.23:150.26:048:25Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:133.410:284.74:210.23:550.36:058:25Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:533.511:074.64:560.24:380.46:058:24Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:373.611:484.45:330.25:250.56:068:24Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:253.86:120.26:180.66:068:24Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:344.21:184.06:550.27:170.66:078:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:254.02:144.37:420.18:230.66:078:23Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:223.93:144.78:33-0.19:310.56:088:23Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:233.84:145.19:28-0.210:380.36:098:22Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:253.85:135.510:26-0.411:400.06:098:22Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:273.96:115.811:24-0.66:108:21Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:274.07:066.112:39-0.212:21-0.86:118:21New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:244.28:006.21:34-0.41:18-0.96:118:20New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:204.38:536.12:27-0.52:14-0.96:128:20New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:154.49:455.93:18-0.63:10-0.86:138:19Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:104.510:365.54:08-0.54:06-0.56:138:18Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:054.511:275.14:57-0.45:03-0.26:148:18Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:024.45:47-0.36:020.16:158:17Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:184.61:004.46:36-0.17:040.56:168:16First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:114.11:594.37:260.18:090.76:168:16First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:073.72:574.38:160.39:150.86:178:15First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:043.53:544.49:070.410:170.96:188:14First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:013.34:464.59:570.511:130.86:188:13Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:553.25:344.610:460.56:198:12Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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