Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 7:37 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:34 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:143.39:375.13:300.22:550.16:018:26New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:563.410:185.14:090.13:390.16:018:26Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:423.511:014.94:480.14:260.26:018:26Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:303.711:464.75:290.15:180.36:028:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:233.96:120.06:160.36:028:26First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:364.51:204.26:58-0.17:210.46:038:25First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:304.22:214.57:47-0.18:300.46:038:25First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:294.03:224.98:40-0.29:410.46:048:25First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:313.84:235.29:35-0.310:490.26:058:25Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:343.75:225.510:32-0.411:520.06:058:25Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:353.76:195.811:29-0.56:068:24Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:343.77:135.912:50-0.112:25-0.66:068:24Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:303.88:055.91:44-0.21:20-0.66:078:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:243.98:565.82:35-0.32:14-0.66:078:23Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:163.99:445.53:24-0.33:06-0.46:088:23Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:074.010:315.24:11-0.23:58-0.26:098:22Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:583.911:174.84:56-0.14:490.16:098:22Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:493.95:400.15:420.46:108:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:024.412:413.96:230.26:370.76:118:21Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:484.01:333.97:050.47:370.96:118:20Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:353.62:274.07:480.58:391.06:128:20Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:263.33:204.18:320.69:421.16:138:19Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:203.14:124.39:180.610:411.06:138:18Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:143.05:014.510:060.511:330.96:148:18Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:073.15:484.710:540.46:158:17Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:563.26:324.912:200.711:41 AM0.36:168:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:413.37:145.11:030.612:270.26:168:16New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:253.57:545.21:430.41:110.16:178:15New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:083.68:355.32:220.21:550.06:188:14New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:503.89:155.33:000.12:39-0.16:188:13New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:344.09:565.23:380.03:26-0.16:198:13Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 10:35 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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