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 5h 16m 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 - Apr 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:334.17:514.41:230.01:340.06:577:30Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:074.08:244.62:010.02:030.06:557:31Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:393.98:574.72:380.02:320.06:547:32Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:123.79:304.73:150.13:010.16:537:32Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:453.510:044.63:510.23:310.26:517:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:193.310:414.64:290.34:040.36:507:34Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:563.111:234.55:100.54:410.46:497:35Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:393.05:550.65:240.56:477:36Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:114.412:302.96:470.76:170.66:467:36Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:074.31:322.97:460.87:200.66:457:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:104.32:403.18:480.78:320.56:437:38Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:154.43:473.59:460.59:440.36:427:39Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:174.54:484.010:380.210:510.06:417:39Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:144.65:434.711:26-0.211:53-0.36:397:40Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:074.76:355.312:12-0.56:387:41Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:584.77:255.712:50-0.612:58-0.86:377:42New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:484.68:156.11:45-0.81:43-0.96:367:43New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:374.49:066.22:39-0.82:30-0.96:347:43New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:274.29:576.03:32-0.73:18-0.86:337:44Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:204.010:515.74:27-0.54:09-0.56:327:45Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:153.711:485.35:23-0.25:03-0.26:317:46Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:163.56:230.16:030.16:307:47First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:494.91:233.37:260.37:100.46:287:47First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:544.52:333.38:300.58:230.66:277:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:594.23:403.59:290.59:350.76:267:49First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:004.14:383.710:220.510:380.66:257:50Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:533.95:264.011:060.411:320.66:247:50Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:393.86:084.311:440.36:237:51Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:203.86:454.512:190.412:180.26:227:52Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:583.77:214.71:020.312:500.26:217:53Full Moon30Mon
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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