Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:03 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 5:30 pm (5.6 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 - Dec 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:475.65:064.611:06-0.311:06-0.76:584:59Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:406.06:014.612:02-0.66:594:59Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:336.26:534.612:56-0.77:004:59Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:246.37:464.512:48-0.91:49-0.77:004:59Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:166.18:394.41:40-0.82:41-0.67:014:59Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:075.89:344.22:32-0.63:34-0.47:024:59Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:005.410:304.03:26-0.34:27-0.27:034:59Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:545.011:293.94:230.05:210.07:044:59Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:504.55:230.36:160.27:044:59Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:313.812:484.26:270.67:110.37:054:59Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:333.81:463.97:340.78:030.47:065:00Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:313.92:413.78:380.88:520.47:075:00Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:234.13:333.69:350.79:360.37:075:00Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:104.34:203.510:260.610:170.37:085:00Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:524.55:033.511:110.410:560.27:095:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:314.75:433.511:530.311:330.17:095:01Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:094.86:223.612:320.27:105:01New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:464.97:003.612:110.01:100.17:105:02New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:235.07:393.612:48-0.11:470.07:115:02New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:005.08:183.61:26-0.12:250.07:125:03New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:384.98:593.62:05-0.13:040.07:125:03Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:194.89:433.62:470.03:440.07:135:04Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:024.710:323.73:330.04:270.07:135:04Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:504.511:263.84:240.15:14-0.17:145:05First Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:434.35:220.26:04-0.17:145:05First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:254.012:414.16:270.26:59-0.27:145:06First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:284.31:434.07:370.27:56-0.37:155:07First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:314.62:473.98:480.08:53-0.57:155:07Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:335.03:493.99:54-0.29:51-0.77:155:08Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:315.34:494.010:55-0.410:47-0.97:165:09Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:265.65:454.011:51-0.611:41-1.07:165:09Full Moon31Thu
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 8:46 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 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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