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 3h 31m 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 - Sep 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:543.62:465.07:550.59:160.96:427:37Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:013.63:525.39:000.310:230.76:437:35Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:093.84:555.610:060.111:230.46:447:34Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:134.15:545.811:11-0.16:457:33Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:124.56:496.012:170.112:12-0.46:457:31New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:084.97:406.11:08-0.11:09-0.66:467:30New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:015.28:305.91:56-0.32:05-0.66:477:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:535.59:195.72:42-0.43:00-0.56:477:27New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:445.610:085.33:28-0.43:54-0.36:487:26Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:365.610:574.94:14-0.24:490.06:497:24Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:295.411:494.45:000.05:470.36:497:23Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:255.25:490.36:480.76:507:22First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:444.01:255.06:410.67:540.96:517:20First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:453.72:284.87:390.89:011.16:527:19First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:513.53:314.78:421.010:051.16:527:17First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:553.54:304.79:451.010:591.16:537:16Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:513.65:214.810:410.911:451.06:547:14Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:393.86:054.811:310.86:547:13Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:214.06:444.912:240.912:150.76:557:12Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:594.37:205.012:590.712:560.56:567:10Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:354.57:545.01:320.61:340.46:577:09Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:104.78:284.92:030.52:120.46:577:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:454.99:014.82:330.52:500.46:587:06Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:205.09:364.63:040.43:290.56:597:05Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:585.110:134.43:360.54:100.66:597:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:385.110:534.24:100.54:550.77:007:02Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:245.111:404.04:500.65:460.87:017:00Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:175.15:360.66:440.97:026:59Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:353.81:185.16:310.77:501.07:026:57Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:393.72:255.27:350.78:590.97:036:56Third 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 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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