Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:22 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 10:00 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:584.05:415.510:59-0.55:588:17Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:574.06:355.712:06-0.111:52 AM-0.65:588:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:523.97:265.81:02-0.312:44-0.65:578:18Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:453.98:155.81:54-0.31:34-0.65:578:18Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:363.99:035.72:44-0.32:24-0.55:578:19Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:253.99:495.43:31-0.33:12-0.35:578:20Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:143.810:355.14:18-0.24:000.05:578:20Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:033.711:204.75:030.04:490.25:578:21Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:533.65:470.15:400.55:568:21Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:044.412:443.66:310.36:330.75:568:22Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:504.01:373.77:140.47:320.95:568:22Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:383.72:313.87:580.48:331.05:568:22Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:283.53:233.98:420.59:341.05:568:23Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:203.34:134.29:260.410:320.95:568:23Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:123.25:004.410:110.311:240.75:568:24Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:033.25:454.710:560.25:578:24Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:513.36:284.912:120.511:41 AM0.15:578:24Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:373.47:115.212:560.312:26-0.15:578:24New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:233.57:535.41:390.21:10-0.25:578:25New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:083.78:365.52:220.01:56-0.35:578:25New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:543.89:205.53:04-0.22:43-0.35:578:25New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:423.910:055.43:47-0.33:32-0.35:588:25Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:324.110:535.24:31-0.34:24-0.25:588:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:264.211:424.95:16-0.45:21-0.15:588:26Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:234.46:04-0.46:220.15:588:26First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:354.61:234.66:54-0.47:280.35:598:26First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:324.22:264.87:48-0.48:390.45:598:26First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:343.93:295.08:44-0.39:490.35:598:26First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:373.74:305.29:41-0.410:560.36:008:26Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:413.65:285.310:39-0.411:560.16:008:26Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 1:11 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 7% 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 Crescent (7% 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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