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 5h 16m at 9:35 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:355.410:564.34:080.34:540.57:046:53Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:225.111:434.04:500.55:460.87:056:52Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:124.95:340.86:401.07:066:51First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:343.71:064.76:241.17:401.27:076:49First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:323.52:064.57:201.28:421.37:076:48First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:353.53:074.58:231.39:401.37:086:47First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:363.64:044.59:261.210:311.27:096:45Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:303.84:544.610:231.111:131.07:106:44Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:164.15:374.711:130.911:510.87:116:43Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:584.46:174.911:580.77:116:41Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:374.76:564.912:270.612:410.57:126:40Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:155.17:345.01:010.41:230.37:136:39Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:545.38:134.91:360.22:050.27:146:37Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:345.68:534.82:120.12:480.17:156:36Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:165.79:354.72:500.13:340.27:156:35Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:025.810:214.53:310.14:230.27:166:34Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:515.711:124.34:160.25:160.47:176:32Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:465.65:070.36:150.57:186:31Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:104.112:475.46:050.47:190.67:196:30Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:164.01:545.37:110.58:270.77:206:29Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:284.13:035.28:240.69:310.67:206:28Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:384.34:085.29:370.510:300.47:216:27Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:414.75:075.210:440.311:220.27:226:25Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:375.06:005.211:430.27:236:24Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:275.36:495.112:090.012:370.07:246:23New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:145.67:355.012:530.01:270.07:256:22New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:585.78:184.81:34-0.12:150.07:266:21New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:415.79:014.62:140.03:000.17:276:20New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:225.68:424.31:530.22:440.36:275:19Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:035.49:254.02:310.43:290.56:285:18Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:465.110:093.83:110.64:150.76:295:17Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 1:02 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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