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 3h 33m 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 - Feb 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:493.94:032.610:250.59:470.27:075:39Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:384.14:532.711:120.410:360.17:075:40Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:234.35:372.911:540.211:22-0.17:065:41Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:054.56:183.112:320.17:055:42Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:444.66:573.312:05-0.21:08-0.17:045:43Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:214.77:353.512:46-0.41:42-0.27:045:44Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:584.78:143.71:27-0.42:16-0.37:035:45Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:354.68:553.92:09-0.52:50-0.47:025:46Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:134.49:384.12:53-0.43:26-0.57:015:46Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:544.210:244.23:40-0.34:04-0.57:005:47Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:393.911:164.44:32-0.24:46-0.46:595:48Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:303.55:310.05:34-0.46:585:49Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:144.412:283.26:360.16:29-0.36:575:50Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:184.51:343.07:490.27:32-0.36:565:51Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:274.72:463.09:030.18:41-0.36:555:52Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:354.83:573.110:110.09:49-0.56:545:53Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:395.05:003.411:10-0.210:53-0.66:535:54Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:365.15:563.712:02-0.46:525:55New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:285.26:474.012:49-0.66:515:56New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:165.17:354.212:44-0.91:32-0.66:505:57New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:004.98:204.31:35-0.82:13-0.66:485:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:434.69:044.32:23-0.72:52-0.66:475:59Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:234.39:474.33:09-0.53:29-0.46:466:00Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:043.810:304.23:56-0.24:06-0.26:456:01Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:443.411:164.04:440.14:430.16:446:01Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:283.05:360.45:220.36:436:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:053.912:172.76:330.66:080.56:416:03First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:013.81:152.57:380.87:030.66:406:04First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:033.72:222.58:450.88:060.66:396:05First Quarter29Sun
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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