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 5h 06m 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 - Mar 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:424.97:024.112:15-0.612:57-0.56:396:05Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:244.87:444.21:01-0.61:36-0.56:376:06Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:054.68:244.31:45-0.62:13-0.46:366:07Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:434.49:024.32:27-0.42:49-0.36:356:08Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:204.19:414.23:09-0.23:23-0.26:336:09Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:573.710:204.13:500.03:570.06:326:09Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:363.411:034.04:340.24:340.26:316:10Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:183.211:503.85:210.45:140.46:306:11Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:062.96:130.66:010.56:286:12Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:443.81:022.87:130.76:560.66:276:13Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:433.82:052.88:160.77:570.56:266:14Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:443.93:073.09:160.68:590.46:246:14Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:414.14:023.310:080.49:570.16:236:15Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:324.44:533.610:540.110:50-0.26:226:16Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:204.65:404.011:36-0.211:40-0.56:206:17Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:054.96:254.512:18-0.56:196:18New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:505.07:114.812:29-0.712:59-0.76:176:18New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:345.07:575.11:18-0.91:41-0.86:166:19New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:204.98:455.32:07-0.92:24-0.96:156:20Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:074.79:355.32:58-0.93:09-0.86:136:21Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:574.410:285.33:52-0.73:57-0.76:126:22Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:514.011:265.14:49-0.44:50-0.56:116:22Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:513.75:52-0.25:49-0.26:096:23First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:304.912:593.57:000.06:550.06:086:24First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:394.72:123.58:110.18:070.16:066:25First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:484.63:213.69:170.19:180.16:056:25Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:514.64:223.810:150.010:210.06:046:26Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:484.65:144.111:05-0.111:15-0.16:026:27Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:374.66:004.311:49-0.26:016:28Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:214.56:424.512:04-0.212:28-0.25:596:29Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:014.47:204.612:48-0.21:04-0.25:586:29Full Moon31Wed
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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