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 : in 25m at 10:49 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:143.59:405.53:280.02:58-0.25:588:17Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:013.510:275.44:130.03:45-0.15:588:17Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:523.511:175.25:010.04:360.05:578:18Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:473.65:520.05:330.15:578:19Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:115.012:493.76:450.06:380.25:578:19First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:094.81:533.97:390.07:480.35:578:20First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:104.52:594.38:34-0.19:010.35:578:20First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:124.34:014.79:28-0.210:120.25:568:21Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:124.14:595.010:21-0.311:170.15:568:21Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:114.05:525.411:11-0.45:568:22Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:073.96:435.612:16-0.112:01-0.55:568:22Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:593.87:325.71:11-0.212:49-0.55:568:22Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:503.78:195.72:02-0.21:36-0.45:568:23Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:383.69:045.52:50-0.22:22-0.35:568:23Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:263.59:495.33:37-0.13:08-0.15:568:24Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:133.510:345.04:230.03:540.15:578:24Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:003.411:184.75:070.24:400.35:578:24Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:493.35:520.35:290.65:578:24Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:034.412:403.36:360.46:220.85:578:25Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:484.11:323.47:190.57:190.95:578:25Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:353.82:263.58:010.58:201.05:578:25Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:243.63:173.88:430.59:221.05:588:25Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:153.44:064.19:250.410:210.95:588:26Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:063.34:534.410:080.311:150.75:588:26Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:563.35:384.710:510.25:588:26Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:453.36:225.012:050.511:35 AM0.05:598:26Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:323.47:065.312:520.312:20-0.15:598:26New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:193.57:525.51:380.11:06-0.36:008:26New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:073.68:385.72:23-0.11:53-0.46:008:26New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:553.79:255.73:09-0.22:42-0.46:008:26New Moon30Sat
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 2:17 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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