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 5h 37m 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 - Sep 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:015.611:164.54:30-0.35:170.16:437:36Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:575.65:18-0.26:190.46:437:35Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:114.112:585.46:110.07:270.76:447:34Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:133.82:065.37:120.38:400.86:457:32Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:243.63:175.28:200.49:510.96:457:31Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:373.64:245.29:320.510:550.86:467:30Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:453.85:235.210:390.411:490.66:477:28Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:434.06:155.211:380.36:477:27Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:334.37:005.212:340.512:300.36:487:26New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:174.57:405.11:150.41:160.26:497:24New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:574.78:175.01:510.41:590.36:507:23New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:354.88:524.82:240.42:400.36:507:21New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:114.99:264.52:550.43:190.56:517:20Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:464.910:004.23:250.53:590.66:527:18Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:234.810:353.93:560.64:390.86:527:17Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:014.711:123.74:290.85:221.16:537:16Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:444.611:543.45:040.96:101.36:547:14First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:344.55:461.07:061.46:557:13First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:443.31:324.56:361.18:101.56:557:11First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:443.22:364.57:371.19:151.46:567:10First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:513.33:384.78:431.010:121.26:577:09Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:553.64:354.99:490.811:001.06:577:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:524.05:255.210:490.511:440.66:587:06Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:444.56:135.311:450.26:597:04Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:325.06:595.412:250.312:38-0.17:007:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:205.57:445.41:060.01:30-0.37:007:01Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:085.98:305.31:47-0.22:22-0.37:017:00Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:566.29:175.02:30-0.43:14-0.37:026:59Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:476.310:064.73:15-0.44:08-0.17:026:57Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:406.110:594.44:02-0.25:060.27:036:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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