Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:40 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 04m at 12:27 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:425.09:074.52:20-1.02:55-0.97:075:39Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:274.59:564.43:11-0.73:37-0.77:075:40Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:124.110:454.34:03-0.44:19-0.57:065:41Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:583.611:374.14:57-0.15:02-0.27:055:42Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:463.25:540.35:470.07:045:43Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:313.912:402.86:560.56:370.27:035:44Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:313.81:412.68:030.77:340.37:035:45Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:323.82:452.59:080.78:340.47:025:46Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:313.83:452.610:050.69:320.37:015:47Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:234.04:372.810:530.510:250.17:005:48Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:094.15:223.011:340.311:120.06:595:49Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:494.36:023.312:110.16:585:50Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:274.46:413.512:44-0.16:575:51New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:024.57:183.812:35-0.31:17-0.36:565:51New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:374.57:554.01:15-0.41:48-0.46:555:52New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:124.48:334.21:55-0.52:21-0.56:545:53Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:494.29:134.42:37-0.42:54-0.56:535:54Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:284.09:574.53:22-0.33:31-0.56:525:55Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:113.710:464.64:10-0.24:12-0.56:515:56Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:593.411:424.65:050.05:00-0.46:495:57First Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:563.26:070.25:56-0.36:485:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:464.61:023.07:170.27:01-0.26:475:59First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:564.62:163.18:310.28:13-0.36:466:00Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:064.73:293.39:390.09:25-0.46:456:01Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:114.84:343.610:38-0.210:32-0.66:446:02Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:095.05:314.011:30-0.411:32-0.86:426:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:025.06:234.412:17-0.66:416:03Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:505.07:114.612:26-0.91:01-0.86:406:04Full Moon28Thu
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 3:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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