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 : 10:36 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 4:40 am (3.5 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 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:264.21:565.07:230.68:220.56:295:17Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:344.32:594.98:340.69:190.46:305:16Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:354.53:564.89:390.610:090.36:315:15Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:284.84:474.710:350.510:530.36:325:14Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:145.05:324.611:250.411:330.26:335:13Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:565.26:134.512:090.36:345:12New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:355.36:514.412:100.212:510.36:355:11New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:115.37:284.212:440.31:300.36:365:10New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:475.38:044.11:180.32:080.46:375:10New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:235.28:413.91:520.42:470.56:385:09Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:005.09:193.72:270.63:260.66:395:08Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:394.910:003.63:040.74:080.86:405:07Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:214.710:463.53:450.94:520.96:415:07Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:074.511:373.44:301.05:411.06:425:06First Quarter14Sun
15Mon11:594.45:231.16:320.96:435:05First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:353.512:554.36:241.17:240.86:445:05First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:343.71:534.37:291.08:150.66:455:04First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:324.12:494.48:330.79:040.46:465:04Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:264.53:434.59:340.49:520.16:465:03Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:175.14:364.610:310.110:39-0.26:475:03Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:085.65:274.711:25-0.211:26-0.56:485:02Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:576.06:174.712:18-0.46:495:02Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:476.37:084.712:14-0.71:10-0.66:505:01Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:386.48:004.61:03-0.82:03-0.66:515:01Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:316.38:544.51:54-0.72:57-0.56:525:01Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:256.19:524.32:48-0.63:52-0.46:535:00Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:225.710:534.23:45-0.34:51-0.26:545:00Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:225.311:594.14:470.05:510.06:555:00Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:254.95:540.36:520.16:565:00Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:074.11:294.57:060.57:520.26:574:59Third Quarter30Tue
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 7:38 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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