Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:54 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 7:25 pm (6.0 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 - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:434.05:013.311:030.310:560.16:386:06Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:254.25:423.611:410.111:39-0.16:366:07Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:044.36:203.812:16-0.16:356:07Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:404.46:574.012:19-0.212:50-0.26:346:08Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:154.47:334.312:58-0.31:22-0.36:336:09Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:504.48:094.41:36-0.41:55-0.46:316:10Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:264.38:474.52:16-0.42:29-0.46:306:11Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:044.19:294.62:57-0.33:06-0.46:296:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:453.910:144.63:41-0.23:46-0.36:276:13Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:313.711:054.64:31-0.14:31-0.36:266:13Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:243.55:260.05:24-0.26:256:14Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:034.612:253.46:280.16:25-0.16:236:15Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:084.61:343.47:370.17:34-0.16:226:16Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:174.62:463.68:450.08:46-0.26:216:17Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:244.83:533.99:48-0.29:55-0.46:196:17Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:264.94:534.310:44-0.410:57-0.66:186:18Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:225.05:474.711:35-0.611:54-0.86:166:19Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:145.06:385.012:23-0.86:156:20New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:025.07:265.212:47-0.91:08-0.96:146:21New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:494.88:125.21:37-0.91:51-0.86:126:21New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:344.58:585.12:26-0.72:34-0.66:116:22Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:184.29:434.93:14-0.53:16-0.46:106:23Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:033.910:294.64:02-0.23:58-0.16:086:24Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:503.511:184.44:510.14:430.26:076:24Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:403.35:440.45:320.46:056:25First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:114.112:373.16:410.66:270.66:046:26First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:093.91:393.07:410.77:300.76:036:27First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:103.82:413.18:390.78:340.76:016:28First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:073.83:363.39:310.69:330.66:006:28Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:593.94:243.610:160.510:240.45:586:29Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:444.05:073.910:550.311:100.25:576:30Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 10:39 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 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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