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 : in 3h 19m at 10:36 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:514.311:074.84:420.04:470.16:208:12Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:404.411:544.65:24-0.15:400.36:218:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:344.66:09-0.16:400.46:218:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:464.31:334.76:59-0.17:450.56:228:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:444.12:364.97:54-0.18:550.56:238:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:483.93:405.28:54-0.110:050.46:248:07Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:543.94:435.49:56-0.211:100.26:248:06Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:594.05:435.610:58-0.46:258:05Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:004.16:385.812:080.011:57 AM-0.56:268:04Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:574.37:305.91:02-0.112:53-0.56:268:03New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:504.58:205.81:52-0.31:46-0.56:278:02New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:404.69:065.62:39-0.32:37-0.46:288:01New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:294.69:525.33:24-0.33:27-0.36:298:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:164.610:365.04:07-0.14:160.06:297:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:044.511:204.64:500.05:050.36:307:58Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:524.45:310.25:570.66:317:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:044.212:424.36:140.46:510.96:327:55First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:513.81:354.26:580.67:501.16:327:54First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:423.52:314.27:460.78:531.26:337:53First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:383.43:284.38:380.89:541.26:347:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:363.34:224.49:320.810:491.16:357:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:323.45:114.610:250.711:370.96:357:49Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:223.55:564.811:140.56:367:48Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:083.86:385.012:200.712:010.46:377:47Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:514.07:195.212:590.512:450.26:377:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:334.37:585.31:370.31:290.06:387:44Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:154.58:385.42:140.12:12-0.16:397:43Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:574.79:185.32:510.02:57-0.16:407:42Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:414.910:015.13:30-0.13:440.06:407:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:285.110:464.94:10-0.14:340.16:417:39Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:185.211:354.64:54-0.15:290.26:427:38Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 2:03 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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