Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 22m at 1:54 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:42 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:164.25:303.211:380.111:21-0.17:085:39Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:564.36:103.312:160.07:075:40Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:344.46:483.512:02-0.212:52-0.17:065:41Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:094.57:243.612:41-0.31:26-0.27:055:42Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:434.48:003.71:18-0.31:58-0.37:045:43Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:174.48:363.81:56-0.32:30-0.37:045:44Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:524.29:133.92:34-0.33:03-0.37:035:44Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:284.19:534.03:13-0.23:37-0.37:025:45Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:073.910:384.13:57-0.14:15-0.37:015:46Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:513.711:284.14:460.04:58-0.37:005:47Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:413.55:410.15:48-0.36:595:48Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:254.212:413.36:450.26:45-0.36:585:49Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:294.41:473.37:540.17:50-0.46:575:50Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:364.62:563.49:030.08:57-0.56:565:51Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:424.84:033.610:07-0.310:03-0.86:555:52Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:425.15:044.011:05-0.611:05-1.06:545:53Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:395.36:014.311:58-0.86:535:54New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:325.46:544.612:02-1.212:47-1.06:525:55New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:225.37:454.812:57-1.21:34-1.16:515:56New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:105.18:354.91:50-1.22:20-1.16:505:57Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:584.89:244.82:42-1.03:05-0.96:495:58Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:454.410:144.73:34-0.73:51-0.76:475:59Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:334.011:054.44:26-0.44:36-0.46:466:00Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:233.65:210.05:25-0.16:456:01First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:004.212:173.26:200.36:170.16:446:01First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:584.01:173.07:240.57:140.36:436:02First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:003.82:212.98:290.68:160.46:416:03First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:013.83:222.99:280.69:150.46:406:04Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:553.94:153.110:190.410:090.26:396:05Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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 4:48 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 1% 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 (1% 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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