Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 11:15 pm (4.5 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 - Mar 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:583.72:132.58:400.98:020.56:386:06Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:013.83:182.79:390.79:060.46:366:07Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:574.04:143.010:280.510:040.26:356:08Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:464.25:023.311:090.210:56-0.16:346:08Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:304.55:463.811:470.011:44-0.46:326:09Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:114.66:294.212:23-0.36:316:10New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:524.77:114.612:31-0.612:59-0.56:306:11New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:324.77:544.91:18-0.71:37-0.76:286:12New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:144.59:395.23:05-0.83:15-0.87:277:13Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:584.310:275.33:55-0.73:57-0.87:267:13Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:454.011:185.24:47-0.54:42-0.77:247:14Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:363.65:43-0.25:32-0.57:237:15Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:155.012:343.36:450.06:29-0.37:227:16First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:194.81:423.17:540.27:360.07:207:17First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:304.62:583.19:080.38:520.17:197:17First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:424.64:123.310:160.210:070.07:187:18Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:494.65:163.611:150.111:14-0.17:167:19Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:464.66:113.912:05-0.17:157:20Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:364.66:584.212:11-0.212:48-0.27:147:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:204.57:414.51:02-0.31:27-0.37:127:21Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:004.48:204.71:48-0.32:03-0.37:117:22Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:384.28:574.72:31-0.32:36-0.37:097:23Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:144.09:334.73:11-0.23:08-0.27:087:24Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:493.710:094.63:51-0.13:400.07:077:25Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:253.410:474.54:310.14:120.27:057:25Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:013.211:274.35:120.44:480.37:047:26Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:423.05:570.65:280.57:027:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:134.112:292.86:470.86:150.77:017:28Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:064.01:262.77:460.97:130.87:007:28Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:073.92:322.88:480.98:190.76:587:29Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:103.93:373.09:460.89:280.66:577:30Third 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 2:26 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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