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 33m at 1:01 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:033.512:103.56:010.76:270.37:165:10Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:563.61:023.37:010.77:150.27:165:11Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:523.81:593.38:040.68:060.17:165:12Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:474.12:573.39:060.48:59-0.17:175:13Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:414.53:533.410:040.29:51-0.47:175:14Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:334.94:483.610:58-0.110:44-0.67:175:14Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:245.25:413.811:49-0.411:36-0.97:175:15New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:155.56:334.012:38-0.77:175:16New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:045.77:244.212:28-1.11:27-0.97:175:17New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:545.78:174.41:21-1.22:15-1.07:165:18New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:455.69:114.52:15-1.13:05-1.07:165:19Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:365.310:064.53:10-1.03:55-1.07:165:20Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:294.911:054.44:08-0.74:47-0.87:165:21Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:254.45:10-0.45:41-0.77:165:22First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:074.412:244.06:16-0.26:38-0.57:165:22First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:124.41:283.67:260.07:37-0.47:155:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:174.42:333.48:370.18:36-0.37:155:24Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:194.43:353.39:420.19:33-0.27:155:25Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:154.54:323.310:390.110:26-0.27:145:26Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:064.65:223.311:290.011:14-0.37:145:27Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:514.66:073.412:13-0.17:145:28Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:324.66:483.512:53-0.27:135:29Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:104.67:263.512:38-0.31:30-0.27:135:30Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:464.58:033.61:17-0.32:05-0.27:125:31Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:214.48:393.61:55-0.32:38-0.27:125:32Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:554.39:153.62:32-0.23:11-0.27:115:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:304.19:533.63:100.03:44-0.17:105:34Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:053.810:333.63:500.14:180.07:105:35Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:443.611:173.64:340.34:550.07:095:36Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:273.45:220.45:360.17:085:37Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:073.712:173.26:180.56:250.07:085:38Third Quarter31Fri
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 3:52 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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