Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 19m at 12:03 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:43 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:135.24:365.210:230.110:43-0.26:305:16Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:065.75:295.211:20-0.211:32-0.56:315:16Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:586.16:205.212:15-0.56:325:15Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:496.47:125.212:20-0.61:08-0.66:325:14Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:406.58:035.01:09-0.72:02-0.56:335:13Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:336.48:574.81:59-0.62:56-0.46:345:12Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:266.19:524.52:51-0.43:52-0.26:355:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:225.810:524.33:46-0.14:510.16:365:10Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:225.411:574.14:460.25:520.36:375:09Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:255.05:510.56:540.56:385:09Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:054.01:294.77:000.77:540.66:395:08Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:104.12:304.58:090.88:490.66:405:07Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:094.23:254.39:120.89:380.66:415:07Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:004.44:144.210:070.710:200.56:425:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:444.64:574.210:540.610:580.46:435:05Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:234.85:374.111:370.511:330.46:445:05Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:005.06:144.112:160.46:455:04New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:355.16:504.112:060.312:540.46:465:04New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:105.17:264.012:400.31:310.36:475:03New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:455.18:023.91:140.32:080.46:485:03New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:215.18:393.81:490.32:460.46:495:02Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:595.09:193.72:260.43:250.56:505:02Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:394.910:023.63:050.54:070.56:505:01Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:244.810:523.63:500.64:530.66:515:01Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:144.711:483.74:410.65:430.56:525:01First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:094.65:400.76:360.46:535:00First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:493.91:094.56:460.67:320.36:545:00First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:524.32:114.57:560.58:270.06:555:00First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:534.73:124.59:040.29:21-0.26:565:00Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:525.24:104.510:07-0.110:14-0.56:574:59Waxing 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 2:53 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 11% 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 Waning Crescent (11% 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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