Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:18 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 08m at 5:45 pm (4.6 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 - Apr 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:184.27:354.51:090.01:180.05:566:31New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:514.08:084.61:450.01:470.05:546:31New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:243.98:424.72:220.02:170.05:536:32Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:583.79:194.73:000.12:490.15:526:33Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:353.59:594.73:410.23:240.15:506:34Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:173.310:464.74:260.34:050.25:496:34Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:063.211:404.65:170.44:540.35:486:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:053.16:160.55:540.45:466:36First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:434.61:133.27:220.57:040.35:456:37First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:524.62:243.48:270.48:190.25:446:38First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:594.73:313.89:270.19:30-0.15:426:38Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:024.94:324.410:21-0.210:36-0.45:416:39Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:595.05:264.911:11-0.511:36-0.65:406:40Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:515.06:185.411:57-0.75:396:41Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:424.97:085.712:32-0.812:43-0.85:376:41Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:304.77:565.91:25-0.81:27-0.85:366:42Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:194.48:455.82:18-0.82:12-0.75:356:43Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:074.19:345.63:10-0.52:58-0.55:346:44Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:583.810:255.24:03-0.33:45-0.15:326:45Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:513.511:194.84:580.14:360.25:316:45Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:503.25:560.35:320.55:306:46Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:174.512:553.16:570.66:360.85:296:47Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:204.22:023.17:590.77:460.95:286:48Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:234.03:033.38:550.78:530.85:276:49Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:193.93:553.59:430.69:510.75:256:49Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:093.94:393.810:230.510:410.65:246:50Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:523.95:184.110:590.411:250.45:236:51Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:313.95:554.511:320.25:226:52Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:083.97:304.712:070.31:040.16:217:52New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:443.98:044.91:460.11:360.06:207:53New Moon30Mon
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 9:01 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 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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