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 4h 02m 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 - Aug 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:204.210:395.04:17-0.14:150.06:208:12Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:094.411:254.84:58-0.15:080.16:218:11Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:024.65:40-0.16:060.36:218:10First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:144.412:584.86:27-0.17:100.46:228:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:094.12:004.97:18-0.18:190.56:238:08First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:093.83:045.18:14-0.19:310.56:248:07First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:153.64:095.39:15-0.110:400.56:248:06Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:223.65:115.510:18-0.111:430.36:258:05Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:263.76:095.611:19-0.26:268:04Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:253.87:025.712:380.212:17-0.36:278:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:194.07:515.71:290.11:12-0.36:278:02Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:094.28:375.52:150.02:03-0.36:288:01Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:564.39:215.32:580.02:51-0.26:298:00Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:414.310:025.03:390.03:380.06:297:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:254.410:424.74:170.14:240.36:307:58Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:094.311:224.34:550.35:110.56:317:57Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:534.35:310.46:000.86:327:55Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:023.912:404.26:080.66:531.06:327:54Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:463.61:314.26:490.87:521.26:337:53Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:353.32:274.27:350.98:571.36:347:52Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:323.13:254.38:270.910:001.36:357:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:323.14:214.59:230.910:561.16:357:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:313.25:134.710:190.711:450.96:367:48Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:233.46:005.011:120.56:377:47Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:113.66:445.212:280.712:020.36:387:46Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:574.07:265.41:080.512:500.16:387:44New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:414.38:085.51:460.31:36-0.16:397:43New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:254.68:505.52:240.12:24-0.26:407:42New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:104.99:325.33:03-0.13:12-0.26:407:41Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:575.110:175.13:43-0.24:03-0.16:417:39Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:465.311:044.84:24-0.24:570.16:427:38Waxing 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 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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