Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:37 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 1:30 pm (4.3 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 - Jan 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:494.02:573.19:080.68:550.37:165:10Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:404.13:493.010:050.69:400.27:165:11Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:264.34:372.910:550.410:230.27:165:11Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:094.45:213.011:390.311:040.17:165:12Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:494.66:023.012:200.27:175:13Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:284.76:423.112:580.17:175:14Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:064.77:203.212:24-0.11:350.07:175:15Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:444.87:583.21:03-0.12:120.07:175:15Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:214.78:363.31:43-0.22:470.07:175:16Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:584.69:173.32:23-0.13:23-0.17:175:17Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:374.510:003.53:06-0.14:00-0.17:165:18Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:184.310:483.63:520.04:39-0.17:165:19Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:044.011:413.84:450.15:21-0.17:165:20Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:543.85:450.26:07-0.27:165:21Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:394.112:513.56:520.26:59-0.37:165:22Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:414.41:543.38:030.27:56-0.47:155:23Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:454.73:003.29:140.18:57-0.57:155:24Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:485.04:053.210:21-0.29:58-0.77:155:25Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:485.35:063.411:21-0.410:58-0.97:155:26Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:455.56:043.612:16-0.67:145:27New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:395.66:583.71:07-0.77:145:28New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:315.57:503.912:51-1.01:55-0.77:135:29New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:205.38:414.01:45-1.02:42-0.77:135:30Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:085.09:324.02:37-0.83:27-0.67:125:31Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:544.610:223.93:29-0.54:11-0.57:125:32Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:404.111:133.94:22-0.24:54-0.37:115:33Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:263.65:180.15:37-0.17:115:34First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:063.812:153.26:170.46:210.17:105:35First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:013.81:092.97:210.67:080.37:105:36First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:583.82:072.68:270.78:000.37:095:37First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:553.83:072.69:300.68:540.37:085:38Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 4:33 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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