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 : 6:35 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 07m at 12:37 pm (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 - Nov 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:255.46:404.312:440.36:305:16New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:035.67:194.212:310.21:250.36:315:15New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:435.77:594.11:080.22:080.36:325:14New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:265.78:434.01:470.22:540.36:335:13Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:135.79:313.82:310.23:440.56:345:13Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:055.510:263.73:200.34:390.66:355:12Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:035.311:303.74:160.45:390.76:365:11First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:065.15:210.56:410.66:365:10First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:403.81:135.06:340.67:430.56:375:09First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:524.12:184.87:500.68:400.46:385:08First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:574.53:194.89:020.49:320.26:395:08Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:555.04:154.710:070.310:200.06:405:07Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:485.45:064.611:050.111:05-0.16:415:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:375.75:554.411:580.011:48-0.26:425:06Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:235.96:414.312:47-0.16:435:05Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:075.97:264.112:31-0.21:350.06:445:05Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:515.88:113.91:130.02:210.16:455:04Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:355.58:553.71:540.13:070.36:465:03Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:195.29:413.52:370.43:530.56:475:03Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:054.910:293.43:220.64:410.76:485:02Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:544.611:233.34:100.85:320.96:495:02Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:464.35:041.06:231.06:505:02Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:213.312:394.16:041.17:131.06:515:01Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:203.41:333.97:091.27:590.96:525:01Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:163.62:253.88:131.18:410.86:535:01Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:054.03:133.89:111.09:200.66:545:00Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:504.33:593.810:030.89:580.46:545:00Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:324.74:433.810:510.510:360.26:555:00Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:135.15:263.811:370.311:160.06:565:00Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:555.46:103.812:220.16:574:59New Moon30Wed
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 3:36 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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