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 : in 20m at 2:31 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:064.87:274.612:45-0.81:15-0.76:396:05New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:494.78:104.61:32-0.71:55-0.76:376:06New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:304.48:524.62:18-0.62:34-0.56:366:07Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:104.19:334.53:02-0.43:11-0.46:356:08Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:493.810:144.33:45-0.23:48-0.16:346:09Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:293.510:584.14:300.14:260.16:326:09Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:123.211:463.95:180.45:080.36:316:10First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:013.06:110.65:570.56:306:11First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:413.812:582.87:100.76:530.66:286:12First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:413.72:012.88:120.87:550.66:276:13First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:413.83:033.09:100.78:570.46:266:14Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:373.93:583.210:000.59:540.26:246:14Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:264.14:463.610:440.210:450.06:236:15Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:114.35:304.011:240.011:32-0.36:226:16Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:534.56:134.412:02-0.36:206:17Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:354.66:554.712:18-0.512:41-0.56:196:18Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:164.77:385.01:04-0.71:20-0.76:176:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:594.68:235.21:50-0.72:00-0.86:166:19Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:444.59:115.32:38-0.72:43-0.86:156:20Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:314.310:015.33:28-0.63:30-0.76:136:21Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:224.010:565.14:22-0.44:20-0.56:126:22Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:193.811:574.95:20-0.25:17-0.36:116:22Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:243.66:250.06:22-0.16:096:23Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:044.71:353.67:330.17:330.06:086:24Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:134.62:473.78:410.18:470.06:066:25Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:204.63:523.99:420.09:54-0.16:056:25Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:204.64:494.210:36-0.210:53-0.26:046:26Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:134.65:394.511:23-0.311:46-0.36:026:27Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:004.56:244.712:06-0.46:016:28New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:444.57:064.912:34-0.412:46-0.46:006:29New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:254.37:454.91:18-0.41:23-0.35:586:29New Moon31Fri
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 5:50 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 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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