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 5h 27m at 6:16 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:103.26:140.45:500.75:588:17Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:264.31:053.37:010.56:470.95:588:17First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:154.02:013.47:460.67:481.05:578:18First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:053.72:553.68:300.68:521.05:578:18First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:553.53:463.89:110.69:531.05:578:19First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:453.44:334.19:520.510:490.85:578:19Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:343.35:174.510:320.311:400.75:578:20Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:213.35:594.811:130.25:578:21Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:073.36:415.112:280.511:54 AM0.15:568:21Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:523.37:245.31:130.312:37-0.15:568:21Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:373.48:085.51:570.11:21-0.25:568:22Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:233.48:535.62:410.02:07-0.25:568:22Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:113.59:405.63:26-0.12:55-0.35:568:23Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:013.610:285.54:13-0.13:46-0.25:568:23Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:543.711:195.25:00-0.14:41-0.15:568:23Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:513.85:49-0.15:410.05:578:24Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:114.912:524.06:39-0.26:460.25:578:24Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:074.61:554.37:30-0.27:570.35:578:24Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:054.22:584.68:23-0.29:090.45:578:25Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:063.93:594.99:16-0.310:190.35:578:25Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:073.74:575.210:09-0.311:230.25:578:25Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:073.55:515.411:01-0.35:588:25Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:043.56:425.512:220.111:53 AM-0.35:588:26Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:573.47:315.51:150.012:43-0.35:588:26New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:473.48:175.42:040.01:31-0.25:588:26New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:353.49:015.32:500.02:17-0.15:598:26New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:203.49:445.13:330.13:030.05:598:26Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:053.410:254.94:150.13:470.25:598:26Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:493.411:054.64:550.24:320.46:008:26Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:343.411:454.35:340.35:190.66:008:26Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 9:26 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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