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 : in 1h 22m at 12:36 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:254.16:525.012:230.112:24-0.26:197:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:084.27:355.41:09-0.11:04-0.36:187:55Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:534.28:195.61:55-0.31:47-0.56:177:56Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:384.29:045.72:41-0.42:31-0.66:167:57Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:254.29:525.73:28-0.53:17-0.56:157:57Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:154.110:425.64:18-0.44:07-0.46:147:58Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:094.011:365.45:10-0.35:01-0.36:137:59Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:084.06:05-0.26:01-0.16:128:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:345.11:134.07:04-0.17:080.16:118:00Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:374.82:214.18:04-0.18:200.26:108:01Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:414.63:284.39:05-0.19:320.36:108:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:454.44:304.610:02-0.210:390.26:098:03Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:464.35:264.910:55-0.211:400.16:088:04Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:414.26:165.111:44-0.36:078:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:324.17:035.312:340.012:29-0.36:078:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:194.07:465.31:23-0.11:12-0.36:068:06New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:043.98:275.32:09-0.11:53-0.26:058:07New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:463.89:075.22:52-0.12:33-0.16:048:07New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:283.79:465.13:340.03:120.16:048:08Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:093.610:264.84:150.13:520.26:038:09Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:513.511:064.64:550.24:330.46:038:10Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:353.411:484.45:370.45:170.66:028:10Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:223.36:190.56:050.86:018:11First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:334.11:143.47:030.56:590.96:018:12First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:213.92:083.57:490.57:590.96:008:12First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:123.83:023.78:360.59:010.96:008:13First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:063.73:554.19:220.410:020.76:008:14Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:003.74:454.510:090.210:590.55:598:14Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:533.85:334.910:56-0.111:520.25:598:15Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:443.96:215.311:43-0.35:588:16Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:354.07:085.612:43-0.112:30-0.55:588:16Full 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 4:00 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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