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 : 2:31 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 8:37 am (4.2 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 - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:184.411:294.45:000.05:190.46:208:12Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:074.55:410.06:130.56:218:11First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:174.21:034.76:280.07:140.66:218:10First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:114.02:034.87:210.08:210.66:228:09First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:133.83:085.18:20-0.19:310.56:238:08First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:193.84:125.39:24-0.210:380.36:238:07Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:273.95:145.610:28-0.311:380.16:248:06Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:304.26:125.811:30-0.56:258:05Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:304.47:065.912:34-0.212:29-0.66:268:04Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:254.77:575.91:25-0.31:26-0.76:268:03Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:184.98:465.72:14-0.52:19-0.76:278:02Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:095.09:335.43:01-0.53:12-0.56:288:01Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:595.010:195.13:46-0.44:03-0.26:298:00Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:494.911:064.74:30-0.34:550.16:297:59Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:394.811:534.35:150.05:480.46:307:58Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:324.66:000.26:440.76:317:57Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:423.91:274.46:470.47:441.06:327:56Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:353.62:254.47:380.68:471.16:327:54Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:333.43:234.38:330.79:491.16:337:53Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:323.34:194.49:300.810:441.16:347:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:293.45:094.510:240.711:320.96:357:51Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:193.65:534.711:130.66:357:50Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:053.86:344.912:130.811:59 AM0.46:367:48Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:464.07:125.012:510.612:420.36:377:47New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:264.37:495.11:270.41:230.26:377:46New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:054.58:255.12:010.22:040.16:387:44New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:444.79:025.02:360.12:450.16:397:43New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:244.99:414.93:110.03:290.16:407:42Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:075.010:234.73:480.04:140.26:407:41Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:535.111:084.54:280.05:040.36:417:39Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:445.15:130.15:590.56:427:38First Quarter31Thu
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 11:34 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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