Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 11:01 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:40 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:504.25:133.911:060.211:120.15:566:31Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:334.46:544.312:430.06:547:31Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:144.57:344.612:57-0.21:20-0.26:537:32New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:544.68:155.01:42-0.41:57-0.46:527:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:354.68:575.22:26-0.52:35-0.56:507:34New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:184.59:425.43:12-0.63:15-0.66:497:35Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:024.310:295.44:00-0.53:58-0.56:487:35Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:514.011:205.34:51-0.44:45-0.46:467:36Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:443.85:47-0.25:37-0.26:457:37Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:175.212:453.66:480.06:370.06:447:38First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:205.01:533.57:540.17:460.16:427:38First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:284.83:063.69:020.19:000.26:417:39First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:374.74:153.910:060.110:130.16:407:40Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:424.75:164.211:03-0.111:180.06:387:41Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:394.76:104.511:54-0.26:377:42Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:314.66:584.812:16-0.212:39-0.36:367:42Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:184.67:425.01:07-0.31:21-0.46:357:43Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:014.48:235.11:55-0.32:00-0.36:337:44Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:424.29:035.12:39-0.32:36-0.26:327:45Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:224.09:415.03:22-0.23:12-0.16:317:45Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:013.810:204.94:040.03:480.16:307:46Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:413.510:594.74:460.24:250.36:297:47Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:233.311:424.45:290.45:050.56:287:48Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:083.16:160.65:490.76:267:49Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:294.21:003.07:060.76:410.96:257:49Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:224.11:593.08:010.87:410.96:247:50Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:194.03:003.28:550.88:460.96:237:51Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:174.03:563.49:460.69:490.86:227:52Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:124.04:473.810:320.410:470.56:217:53Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:034.15:344.311:150.211:400.26:207:53Waning Crescent30Sun
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 1:50 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 20% 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 (20% 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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