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 : 9:35 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 3:35 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 - Dec 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:414.411:113.34:050.75:150.76:584:59Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:284.24:540.96:020.86:594:59First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:043.312:194.05:491.06:490.87:004:59First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:013.41:123.96:511.07:370.77:014:59First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:573.62:063.97:540.98:230.57:024:59First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:494.02:593.98:550.79:080.37:024:59Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:394.43:503.99:510.59:530.07:034:59Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:264.94:404.010:440.210:38-0.37:044:59Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:145.35:294.111:35-0.111:24-0.57:054:59Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:015.76:184.112:25-0.47:065:00Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:495.97:084.212:12-0.71:15-0.57:065:00Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:396.07:594.21:01-0.82:05-0.67:075:00Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:306.08:524.21:52-0.82:57-0.67:085:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:235.89:494.12:45-0.73:50-0.57:085:01Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:185.510:494.13:43-0.54:45-0.47:095:01Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:165.111:544.14:45-0.25:43-0.37:105:01Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:184.75:520.06:42-0.27:105:02Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:024.11:214.37:040.27:40-0.17:115:02Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:084.32:244.08:170.38:36-0.17:115:02Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:094.53:243.89:240.39:29-0.17:125:03Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:054.74:193.710:240.210:17-0.27:125:03Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:544.85:093.611:160.111:02-0.27:135:04Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:394.95:553.512:030.07:135:04Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:215.06:373.512:460.07:145:05New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:005.07:163.512:23-0.11:260.07:145:06New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:374.97:553.41:01-0.12:040.07:145:06New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:154.88:333.41:390.02:420.07:155:07New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:524.69:113.32:170.03:190.17:155:08Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:294.49:523.32:560.23:560.27:155:08Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:074.210:343.23:370.34:330.37:165:09Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:484.011:203.24:210.45:120.37:165:10Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:35 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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