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 3h 05m 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 - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:174.711:483.74:420.95:470.96:305:16Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:114.45:361.16:411.16:315:15Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:473.71:074.36:371.27:351.16:325:14Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:463.72:034.27:411.28:251.06:335:13Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:413.92:564.18:411.19:090.96:345:12Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:304.23:434.29:351.09:510.76:355:12Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:144.54:274.310:240.810:290.56:365:11Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:554.95:094.311:080.511:070.36:375:10Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:355.25:504.411:510.311:460.16:385:09New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:155.56:324.412:340.16:395:08New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:575.77:144.412:26-0.11:170.06:405:08New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:405.87:584.41:07-0.12:020.06:405:07New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:255.88:464.41:51-0.22:490.06:415:06Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:135.79:374.32:39-0.13:390.06:425:06Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:055.610:334.23:300.04:320.16:435:05Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:025.311:364.24:280.25:290.26:445:04First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:025.15:320.36:290.26:455:04First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:434.31:074.86:430.47:290.26:465:03First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:514.52:124.77:560.48:280.16:475:03First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:554.83:144.59:050.39:23-0.16:485:02Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:535.14:124.510:080.210:15-0.26:495:02Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:475.45:054.411:050.011:03-0.26:505:02Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:365.65:544.411:56-0.111:49-0.36:515:01Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:225.76:404.312:44-0.16:525:01Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:065.67:254.212:32-0.21:29-0.16:535:00Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:485.58:084.01:15-0.12:130.06:545:00Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:295.38:513.91:560.02:550.16:555:00Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:115.19:343.72:380.23:370.36:565:00Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:524.810:193.63:200.44:200.46:565:00Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:364.511:073.54:050.65:040.66:574:59Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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