Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:58 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 15m at 12:42 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:433.25:460.35:48-0.17:075:39Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:294.112:393.06:510.46:41-0.17:065:40Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:314.31:442.98:020.37:42-0.27:055:41Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:374.62:532.99:130.28:48-0.47:055:42Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:434.94:013.110:190.09:54-0.67:045:43Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:465.25:043.411:17-0.310:58-0.97:035:44Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:445.46:023.712:11-0.67:025:45New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:375.56:564.11:00-0.87:015:46New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:285.57:494.412:54-1.21:47-0.97:005:47New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:175.38:404.51:49-1.22:32-1.06:595:48Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:054.99:314.62:43-1.03:16-0.96:585:49Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:524.510:224.53:37-0.74:00-0.76:575:50Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:394.011:144.44:33-0.44:44-0.56:565:51Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:293.45:310.05:30-0.26:555:52First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:104.212:243.06:340.36:200.16:545:53First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:094.11:252.77:420.57:160.36:535:54First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:123.92:322.68:510.68:180.46:525:55First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:153.93:352.69:530.69:190.46:515:56Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:114.04:302.710:450.510:150.36:505:57Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:004.15:162.911:290.411:040.16:495:58Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:434.25:573.212:070.26:485:59Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:214.36:353.412:410.16:465:59Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:574.47:103.612:27-0.21:12-0.16:456:00Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:304.47:453.81:05-0.21:43-0.26:446:01Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:034.38:204.01:43-0.32:12-0.26:436:02Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:364.28:564.22:21-0.32:42-0.36:426:03Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:104.09:344.33:01-0.23:13-0.26:406:04Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:473.710:164.43:45-0.13:48-0.26:396:05Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 3:50 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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