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 2h 37m 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 - Aug 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:203.61:054.16:290.67:161.16:208:12First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:043.41:574.27:100.68:171.26:218:11First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:553.22:534.47:580.69:231.16:228:10First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:543.13:524.68:520.510:271.06:228:09Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:563.14:504.99:510.311:250.86:238:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:583.35:455.310:500.16:248:07Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:553.56:375.612:170.511:48 AM-0.26:258:06Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:503.97:275.81:050.212:44-0.46:258:05Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:424.28:165.91:51-0.11:38-0.66:268:04Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:344.69:035.82:36-0.32:33-0.66:278:03Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:264.99:515.63:20-0.43:28-0.66:278:02Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:195.110:405.24:05-0.54:24-0.46:288:01Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:135.211:304.74:50-0.55:23-0.16:298:00Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:105.25:38-0.36:260.26:307:59Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:244.21:115.26:29-0.17:330.56:307:57Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:233.82:165.17:250.18:450.76:317:56Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:283.53:225.08:260.39:560.86:327:55Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:373.44:265.09:310.411:010.86:337:54Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:433.45:255.010:340.411:560.76:337:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:413.56:165.011:310.46:347:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:313.77:005.112:430.612:210.36:357:50Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:143.87:405.11:230.51:060.36:367:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:544.08:165.01:590.51:470.36:367:48New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:314.28:504.92:320.42:260.36:377:47New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:064.39:234.73:030.43:040.46:387:45New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:414.49:554.53:320.43:420.56:387:44Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:174.410:274.24:010.54:210.76:397:43Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:534.511:023.94:310.65:020.86:407:41Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:334.511:403.75:030.75:471.06:417:40Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:194.55:390.76:391.26:417:39First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:243.41:124.56:230.87:401.36:427:38First Quarter31Thu
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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