Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 04m at 3:34 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:32 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:113.64:524.710:080.711:140.96:437:36Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:053.85:395.011:020.511:580.66:437:35Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:544.26:245.211:530.26:447:34Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:404.67:075.412:380.312:420.06:457:32New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:265.07:515.41:180.11:30-0.26:457:31New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:125.38:345.41:59-0.22:19-0.36:467:29New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:585.69:205.32:41-0.33:09-0.36:477:28Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:475.710:075.03:24-0.44:00-0.26:487:27Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:395.810:574.74:10-0.34:550.06:487:25Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:345.711:524.45:00-0.25:540.36:497:24Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:355.55:540.06:580.56:507:22First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:544.21:415.36:560.28:070.76:507:21First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:024.12:495.28:040.39:170.76:517:20First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:144.13:565.29:140.410:200.66:527:18Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:214.24:575.210:210.411:160.56:537:17Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:204.45:505.211:210.36:537:15Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:124.76:375.212:050.412:150.26:547:14Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:584.97:205.112:480.31:020.26:557:13Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:405.08:005.01:270.31:460.26:557:11Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:195.18:374.82:030.32:280.36:567:10Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:565.19:134.62:380.33:080.46:577:08Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:335.19:494.43:110.43:470.56:577:07Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:115.010:264.13:450.64:270.76:587:05Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:504.811:043.94:200.75:091.06:597:04Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:334.711:473.74:590.95:551.27:007:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:214.65:411.06:471.37:007:01Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:363.61:154.56:311.17:441.47:017:00Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:333.52:144.57:291.18:431.37:026:58Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:353.63:134.68:321.19:381.27:036:57Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:363.94:084.79:350.910:270.97:036:56Waning Crescent30Fri
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 6:33 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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