Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 57m at 12:18 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:53 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:253.46:190.46:100.86:008:26Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:324.01:143.56:580.57:050.96:018:26Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:173.82:063.77:390.48:050.96:018:26Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:073.72:594.18:230.39:080.86:028:26Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:013.63:534.49:100.210:110.66:028:26Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:583.54:464.910:000.011:100.46:038:25Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:553.55:395.310:51-0.26:038:25Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:513.66:315.712:070.111:44 AM-0.56:048:25Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:463.87:246.01:01-0.112:38-0.76:048:25New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:403.98:166.11:53-0.31:32-0.86:058:25New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:354.19:086.12:44-0.52:27-0.86:068:24New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:304.210:005.93:35-0.63:23-0.86:068:24Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:264.310:535.64:26-0.64:21-0.66:078:24Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:254.411:475.25:17-0.55:21-0.36:078:23Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:254.56:09-0.46:250.06:088:23First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:434.71:284.57:02-0.37:330.36:098:22First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:404.32:314.67:56-0.28:430.56:098:22First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:413.93:334.78:500.09:520.66:108:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:423.64:314.89:440.110:550.66:118:21Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:413.45:244.910:360.111:520.56:118:20Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:353.36:124.911:250.26:128:20Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:253.36:565.012:410.512:110.26:138:19Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:103.47:375.01:250.412:540.26:138:19Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:513.58:155.02:050.31:350.26:148:18Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:303.58:525.02:430.32:140.26:158:17Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:083.69:284.93:190.32:530.26:158:17Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:463.610:034.73:530.33:320.36:168:16Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:243.710:384.64:270.34:120.46:178:15Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:043.711:144.35:000.44:540.66:188:14Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:453.811:534.15:330.45:390.76:188:14Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:314.06:090.46:310.86:198:13Third Quarter31Sun
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 3:05 am — 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 86% 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 (86% 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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