Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 10m at 6:35 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:083.16:210.45:590.15:566:31Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:514.71:203.17:310.47:120.25:556:31Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:034.73:363.49:400.39:300.16:537:32Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:124.74:443.810:410.110:43-0.16:527:33Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:144.85:444.211:34-0.111:47-0.36:517:34Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:104.86:364.712:22-0.46:497:34Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:004.87:255.112:44-0.51:06-0.56:487:35New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:464.68:105.31:37-0.61:47-0.66:477:36New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:314.48:545.42:27-0.62:27-0.56:457:37New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:144.19:375.33:14-0.53:06-0.46:447:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:573.810:195.24:01-0.33:44-0.26:437:38Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:403.511:034.94:470.04:240.16:417:39Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:243.211:494.65:350.35:060.46:407:40Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:133.06:270.65:530.66:397:41First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:414.31:092.87:230.86:480.86:377:41First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:394.02:142.88:240.97:531.06:367:42First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:413.93:193.09:220.99:030.96:357:43First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:413.94:163.210:120.810:070.86:347:44First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:343.95:053.610:550.611:020.66:337:45Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:204.05:473.911:320.411:510.46:317:45Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:024.06:274.412:070.26:307:46Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:414.17:054.812:360.212:410.06:297:47Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:214.17:445.11:200.01:16-0.26:287:48Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:004.08:245.42:03-0.21:52-0.36:277:48Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:413.99:065.62:47-0.22:30-0.36:267:49Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:243.89:515.63:33-0.23:12-0.36:247:50Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:113.710:405.54:21-0.23:58-0.26:237:51Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:023.511:345.35:140.04:49-0.16:227:52Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:003.46:110.15:470.16:217:52Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:345.11:073.47:120.26:550.26:207:53Third Quarter30Sat
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 9:38 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 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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