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 : 5:39 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 11:48 am (3.7 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 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:434.410:045.23:40-0.23:40-0.26:208:12Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:324.610:494.94:20-0.34:32-0.16:218:11Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:234.811:364.55:02-0.35:280.16:218:10Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:185.05:47-0.36:300.36:228:09Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:284.21:175.06:36-0.27:370.56:238:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:263.82:215.17:30-0.18:490.66:248:07Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:303.53:285.28:310.010:010.66:248:06Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:403.44:335.39:360.011:070.56:258:05Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:483.55:345.410:410.06:268:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:493.66:295.412:050.411:41 AM-0.16:278:03Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:453.87:185.412:560.312:37-0.16:278:02New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:344.08:035.41:420.21:28-0.16:288:01New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:204.28:455.22:230.12:15-0.16:298:00New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:034.39:235.03:020.12:590.16:307:59New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:444.410:004.73:370.23:420.26:307:58Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:244.410:374.44:110.34:250.56:317:57Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:044.411:134.04:440.45:100.76:327:55Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:464.311:513.75:170.55:560.96:327:54Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:314.35:530.76:481.26:337:53First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:333.41:224.26:330.87:481.36:347:52First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:233.22:194.37:210.98:531.46:357:51First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:213.03:204.48:170.99:581.36:357:49First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:253.14:194.69:170.810:551.16:367:48Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:263.25:124.810:170.611:430.96:377:47Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:223.56:015.111:130.46:387:46Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:123.86:465.312:260.612:060.16:387:44Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:594.27:295.51:060.312:56-0.16:397:43Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:464.78:125.51:450.11:46-0.36:407:42Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:325.08:565.42:24-0.12:36-0.36:407:40Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:195.49:405.23:04-0.33:27-0.36:417:39Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:095.510:274.93:46-0.34:21-0.16:427:38Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 2:43 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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