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 4h 34m 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 - Jan 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:503.91:553.08:080.77:560.37:165:10Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:444.02:512.89:110.78:440.37:165:11Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:364.13:442.810:070.69:310.37:165:11Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:234.34:342.810:560.510:180.27:165:12Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:074.45:192.911:400.411:020.17:175:13Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:494.66:013.012:200.27:175:14New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:294.76:413.212:580.17:175:15New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:074.87:203.312:26-0.21:340.07:175:15New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:454.88:003.41:07-0.32:10-0.17:175:16New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:224.88:403.51:48-0.32:45-0.27:175:17Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:014.79:233.72:31-0.33:21-0.37:165:18Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:414.510:093.93:17-0.23:59-0.37:165:19Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:244.210:594.04:07-0.14:39-0.37:165:20Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:123.911:554.25:030.05:24-0.37:165:21First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:063.66:070.16:14-0.37:165:22First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:564.41:063.37:170.27:10-0.47:155:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:014.62:133.18:300.28:12-0.47:155:24Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:074.93:223.19:400.09:16-0.57:155:25Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:105.14:283.210:44-0.210:20-0.77:155:26Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:105.35:283.411:41-0.311:20-0.87:145:27Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:055.46:233.612:32-0.57:145:28Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:565.47:153.812:16-0.91:20-0.67:135:29Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:445.28:044.01:09-0.92:04-0.77:135:30Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:295.08:514.02:00-0.82:47-0.67:125:31Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:124.69:374.02:49-0.63:27-0.57:125:32Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:544.210:234.03:37-0.34:06-0.37:115:33Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:363.811:103.94:270.04:45-0.17:115:34Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:193.311:593.85:190.35:240.07:105:35Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:052.96:160.56:060.27:095:36Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:533.712:572.77:180.76:540.37:095:37Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:503.71:572.58:250.87:480.47:085:38Third Quarter31Thu
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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