Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 5:39 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:145.35:313.411:46-0.211:20-0.57:165:10Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:065.46:243.412:37-0.37:165:11Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:555.37:133.512:11-0.61:24-0.37:165:12Full Moon3Wed
4Thu7:415.27:593.51:01-0.52:08-0.37:165:12Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:255.08:443.51:48-0.42:50-0.27:175:13Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:074.79:293.52:34-0.33:31-0.17:175:14Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:484.410:133.53:200.04:090.07:175:15Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:284.010:593.54:060.24:470.17:175:16Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:093.611:463.54:550.45:240.27:175:17Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:513.35:490.66:030.37:175:17Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:373.612:393.06:480.86:450.47:165:18Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:313.71:322.87:520.87:310.47:165:19Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:253.82:292.68:560.88:220.37:165:20Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:194.03:272.69:550.69:150.27:165:21Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:114.34:212.810:460.410:070.07:165:22Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:594.65:112.911:330.210:57-0.27:155:23Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:454.85:583.212:160.07:155:24New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:305.16:443.412:58-0.37:155:25New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:155.27:303.712:34-0.71:39-0.47:145:26New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:595.28:173.91:23-0.82:20-0.67:145:27New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:435.19:064.12:13-0.83:02-0.77:145:28Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:294.89:574.33:05-0.73:44-0.77:135:29Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:164.510:514.44:00-0.64:29-0.77:135:30Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:074.011:494.54:59-0.35:16-0.67:125:31First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:023.66:04-0.16:08-0.57:125:32First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:524.51:043.27:150.17:06-0.47:115:33First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:584.62:133.08:300.28:09-0.37:115:34Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:054.63:232.99:400.19:14-0.37:105:35Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:084.74:273.010:420.010:17-0.37:095:36Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:054.85:243.111:36-0.111:13-0.47:095:37Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:574.86:143.312:24-0.27:085:38Full Moon31Wed
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 8:47 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 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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