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 2h 33m 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:174.811:375.05:03-0.45:19-0.26:208:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:154.95:52-0.46:220.16:218:10First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:314.61:164.96:43-0.37:290.36:228:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:284.12:205.07:37-0.18:410.56:228:08First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:313.83:245.08:340.09:510.66:238:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:373.54:265.19:340.110:570.66:248:07Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:413.55:245.110:330.111:550.56:258:06Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:403.56:165.211:290.26:258:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:323.67:035.212:450.412:200.16:268:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:183.77:465.21:300.41:070.16:278:03Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:013.88:255.12:100.31:500.16:288:01Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:413.99:025.02:470.32:310.26:288:00Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:194.09:374.93:220.33:100.36:297:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:564.010:124.63:550.43:500.46:307:58Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:344.110:464.44:260.44:300.66:317:57Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:134.111:224.14:580.55:130.86:317:56Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:544.25:310.65:590.96:327:55Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:003.812:394.26:070.76:511.16:337:54Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:443.61:304.36:480.77:501.26:347:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:353.42:274.47:360.78:551.26:347:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:333.33:274.78:320.69:591.06:357:50Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:363.34:275.09:320.510:590.86:367:49Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:393.55:245.310:330.211:530.56:367:47Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:373.86:175.611:32-0.16:377:46Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:324.27:085.912:420.212:29-0.36:387:45New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:254.67:576.01:290.01:24-0.56:397:44New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:165.08:465.92:15-0.32:18-0.66:397:42New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:085.39:345.73:00-0.43:13-0.66:407:41Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:015.510:245.33:45-0.54:09-0.46:417:40Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:555.511:154.94:32-0.45:07-0.16:417:38Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:515.55:20-0.26:080.26:427:37Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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