Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:34 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 9:10 pm (5.9 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 - Oct 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:314.35:004.910:330.611:130.67:046:54Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:224.75:495.111:280.311:570.37:056:53Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:115.26:365.312:210.07:066:51New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:595.77:225.312:400.01:12-0.27:066:50New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:476.08:105.31:24-0.32:03-0.37:076:49New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:366.38:585.22:09-0.42:54-0.37:086:47New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:276.39:485.02:56-0.43:47-0.27:096:46Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:206.210:424.73:46-0.34:430.07:096:45Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:166.011:404.54:39-0.15:420.27:106:43Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:175.75:380.16:450.57:116:42First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:444.31:235.46:430.47:510.67:126:41First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:554.22:315.17:540.68:570.77:136:39First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:054.33:365.09:060.79:570.67:136:38Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:094.54:364.910:130.710:500.67:146:37Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:054.75:284.811:120.611:360.57:156:36Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:544.96:144.712:030.57:166:34Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:375.16:554.612:170.412:480.57:176:33Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:165.27:334.612:540.41:300.47:176:32Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:535.38:094.41:280.42:090.47:186:31Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:285.38:454.32:020.42:470.57:196:29Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:035.39:204.12:350.53:240.67:206:28Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:405.29:564.03:090.64:020.77:216:27Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:185.010:353.83:450.74:420.97:226:26Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:584.911:173.74:230.95:251.07:236:25Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:434.75:061.06:111.17:236:24Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:053.612:324.65:551.17:021.17:246:23Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:003.61:274.56:521.17:551.17:256:22Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:003.82:264.57:561.18:490.97:266:21Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:014.13:244.69:020.99:400.77:276:19Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:584.53:204.79:060.69:290.36:285:18Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:535.14:144.810:050.310:180.06:295:17Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:22 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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