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 : 12:36 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 40m at 6:44 am (3.8 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:515.511:114.84:27-0.35:030.06:437:36Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:455.25:16-0.16:010.46:447:34Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:034.412:425.06:070.27:010.76:447:33Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:594.01:424.87:010.58:060.96:457:32Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:003.82:454.68:000.79:101.16:467:30Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:043.63:454.69:010.810:101.16:477:29Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:043.74:404.610:000.811:021.06:477:27Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:573.85:284.710:530.811:460.96:487:26Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:444.06:104.811:400.76:497:25Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:254.26:484.912:250.712:230.56:497:23Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:034.47:244.91:000.61:030.46:507:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:404.67:594.91:330.51:420.46:517:20New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:164.88:334.92:060.42:200.36:517:19New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:524.99:084.82:380.32:580.46:527:18New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:295.09:444.63:110.33:370.46:537:16Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:085.110:234.53:460.34:200.56:547:15Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:515.111:074.34:240.45:060.66:547:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:405.111:564.15:070.45:590.76:557:12Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:355.15:570.56:580.86:567:10First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:544.01:375.16:550.58:030.86:567:09First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:594.02:445.28:010.59:100.76:577:08First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:094.23:505.39:110.410:120.56:587:06Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:154.54:525.510:190.211:100.26:597:05Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:174.95:495.611:22-0.16:597:03Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:135.36:425.712:020.012:21-0.37:007:02Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:065.77:325.612:51-0.21:16-0.47:017:00Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:565.98:215.51:38-0.32:08-0.47:016:59Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:456.09:085.32:24-0.32:59-0.37:026:58Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:345.99:554.93:09-0.23:50-0.17:036:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:225.710:434.63:540.04:410.27:046:55Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 9:40 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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