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 2h 17m 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 - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:425.16:030.17:010.66:427:37First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:564.11:455.27:010.28:090.76:437:35First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:024.02:525.28:060.29:180.66:447:34First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:124.03:595.39:140.210:230.56:457:33Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:204.25:015.510:220.011:220.36:457:31Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:224.55:585.611:25-0.16:467:30Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:194.86:505.612:140.112:22-0.36:477:28Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:115.17:385.61:03-0.11:16-0.36:477:27Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:005.38:245.41:48-0.22:06-0.36:487:26Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:465.49:085.22:31-0.22:55-0.16:497:24Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:315.49:514.93:12-0.13:420.16:507:23Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:165.210:344.53:530.14:290.36:507:21Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:015.011:174.24:340.35:170.66:517:20Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:484.85:160.66:070.96:527:19Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:033.912:394.66:010.87:021.26:527:17Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:543.71:354.56:511.08:021.36:537:16Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:523.52:354.47:481.19:031.36:547:14Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:533.53:334.48:491.19:591.36:547:13Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:523.74:264.59:481.010:471.16:557:11Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:443.95:134.710:420.911:290.96:567:10Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:304.25:554.811:300.76:577:09Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:134.56:365.012:070.712:150.46:577:07Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:544.97:155.112:440.412:590.36:587:06New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:345.27:545.11:200.21:420.16:597:04New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:155.58:355.11:570.12:260.06:597:03New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:585.69:175.02:360.03:120.07:007:02Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:445.710:024.83:17-0.14:000.17:017:00Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:335.710:524.64:020.04:520.37:026:59Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:265.611:464.44:510.15:480.47:026:57Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:255.55:460.26:510.67:036:56First Quarter30Sat
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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