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 44m at 5:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:363.812:564.36:320.77:190.56:584:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:403.91:543.97:420.88:100.56:584:59Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:384.12:503.78:480.88:560.56:594:59Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:304.33:403.59:460.89:380.57:004:59Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:154.54:263.410:370.710:170.47:014:59Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:574.75:093.411:220.610:540.37:024:59Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:354.85:483.412:040.57:034:59New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:134.96:273.412:430.47:034:59New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:505.07:053.412:090.21:210.37:044:59New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:275.07:423.312:460.21:580.37:054:59New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:055.08:213.31:240.22:360.37:065:00New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:444.99:013.32:030.23:150.37:065:00Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:244.89:453.32:450.33:540.37:075:00Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:064.610:333.43:300.34:350.37:085:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:524.511:273.64:220.45:190.37:085:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:434.25:200.56:050.27:095:01First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:253.912:384.06:260.56:550.07:105:01First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:254.31:383.87:360.47:47-0.17:105:02First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:274.72:393.78:470.38:41-0.37:115:02Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:265.13:413.69:530.09:37-0.57:115:03Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:245.54:403.710:54-0.210:33-0.77:125:03Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:205.85:383.711:51-0.411:28-0.87:125:04Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:155.96:333.812:45-0.57:135:04Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:075.97:263.912:23-0.91:37-0.57:135:05Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:595.88:193.91:17-0.92:27-0.57:145:05Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:505.59:123.92:11-0.73:16-0.47:145:06Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:405.110:063.83:05-0.54:04-0.37:155:06Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:294.711:003.83:59-0.24:52-0.17:155:07Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:184.211:573.74:560.25:380.17:155:08Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:093.75:570.46:250.27:155:08Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:543.71:013.37:020.67:110.37:165:09Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:43 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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