Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:16 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 11:56 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:213.56:120.46:080.86:018:26First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:263.91:093.66:490.57:030.96:018:26First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:083.61:593.77:270.58:021.06:028:26First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:553.42:503.98:070.59:041.06:028:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:453.23:424.28:510.410:051.06:038:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:393.14:324.59:370.411:030.86:038:25Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:353.15:224.810:270.211:560.66:048:25Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:293.16:115.111:170.06:048:25Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:213.37:005.412:450.412:08-0.26:058:25Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:123.47:485.61:330.21:00-0.36:058:24Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:023.78:365.72:190.01:51-0.56:068:24Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:533.99:245.73:04-0.22:44-0.56:068:24Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:454.110:125.63:50-0.33:38-0.56:078:23Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:394.311:015.34:36-0.44:34-0.36:088:23Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:354.511:524.95:22-0.45:34-0.16:088:23Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:344.66:10-0.46:380.26:098:22Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:464.41:354.87:00-0.37:470.46:108:22Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:434.02:384.97:53-0.28:580.56:108:21Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:453.63:415.08:48-0.110:090.56:118:21Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:493.44:415.19:460.011:140.56:128:20Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:533.35:385.210:440.06:128:20Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:523.36:305.212:110.411:39 AM0.06:138:19Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:453.47:185.21:020.312:310.06:148:18New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:323.58:015.21:480.31:180.06:148:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:163.68:425.12:290.22:020.06:158:17New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:583.79:195.03:070.22:450.16:168:16New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:373.79:554.83:430.23:250.26:168:16Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:163.810:304.54:160.34:060.46:178:15Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:553.811:054.24:490.44:480.66:188:14Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:363.911:413.95:200.45:330.86:198:13Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:194.05:530.56:221.06:198:12First Quarter31Mon
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 3:06 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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