Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:01 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 4:30 pm (5.3 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 - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:195.210:405.04:03-0.24:27-0.16:437:36Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:095.111:284.64:470.05:200.36:447:34Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:014.95:330.26:160.66:447:33Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:184.112:564.76:200.57:170.96:457:31First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:123.81:544.67:110.78:211.16:467:30First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:113.52:554.58:070.99:251.26:477:29First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:133.43:544.59:051.010:241.26:477:27First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:123.54:474.610:030.911:141.16:487:26Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:043.65:354.710:550.811:570.96:497:25Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:503.86:174.911:430.76:497:23Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:314.16:555.012:360.812:260.56:507:22Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:104.37:325.11:110.61:060.46:517:20Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:474.58:075.11:440.51:460.36:517:19Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:244.78:435.12:170.32:260.26:527:17Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:024.99:204.92:500.33:070.36:537:16Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:415.19:594.83:250.23:500.36:547:15Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:245.210:414.64:020.24:360.46:547:13Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:115.211:284.34:420.35:270.66:557:12Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:035.25:280.46:250.76:567:10Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:214.11:035.26:210.47:300.86:567:09Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:234.02:095.37:220.58:390.86:577:08Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:324.03:175.38:300.49:470.76:587:06Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:424.14:235.59:410.310:490.56:597:05Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:484.45:235.610:480.111:430.26:597:03Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:474.86:185.711:49-0.17:007:02Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:415.17:095.712:330.012:45-0.27:017:00New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:315.47:565.61:19-0.11:38-0.37:016:59New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:185.68:425.42:03-0.12:28-0.27:026:58New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:055.69:275.12:46-0.13:170.07:036:56Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:505.610:114.73:270.14:050.27:046:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 7:45 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 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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