Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 39m at 5:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:48 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:503.83:002.59:280.78:470.37:075:39Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:463.93:582.610:230.69:430.27:075:40Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:364.14:482.811:090.410:350.07:065:41Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:224.35:343.011:500.211:22-0.27:055:42Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:034.56:163.312:270.07:045:43New Moon5Tue
6Wed6:424.76:563.612:06-0.41:03-0.27:035:44New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:214.87:373.812:50-0.51:38-0.47:035:45New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:594.78:184.11:33-0.62:13-0.67:025:46New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:384.69:014.32:18-0.62:49-0.67:015:47Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:194.49:474.53:06-0.63:27-0.77:005:47Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:034.010:374.63:56-0.44:08-0.66:595:48Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:513.711:334.64:52-0.24:54-0.56:585:49First Quarter12Tue
13Wed11:453.35:540.05:47-0.46:575:50First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:354.612:493.17:040.26:48-0.36:565:51First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:434.62:012.98:190.27:57-0.36:555:52First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:544.63:153.09:310.19:09-0.36:545:53Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:014.84:233.210:330.010:16-0.46:535:54Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:014.95:213.511:27-0.211:16-0.66:525:55Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:534.96:133.812:14-0.46:515:56Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:414.97:004.112:10-0.712:57-0.56:505:57Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:244.87:444.31:00-0.71:36-0.66:485:58Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:054.68:254.31:46-0.62:13-0.56:475:59Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:434.39:054.32:30-0.52:48-0.46:466:00Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:213.99:454.33:14-0.33:22-0.36:456:01Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:583.510:254.23:570.03:55-0.16:446:01Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:363.211:084.04:420.34:310.16:436:02Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:172.911:573.85:320.55:110.36:416:03Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:062.66:280.75:580.56:406:04Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:543.71:062.57:330.96:560.66:396:05Third Quarter29Fri
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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