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 3h 51m 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 - Jun 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:263.86:065.811:21-0.55:588:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:223.97:006.112:35-0.212:14-0.75:588:18New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:183.97:546.31:31-0.41:08-0.85:578:18New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:133.98:486.22:26-0.52:03-0.95:578:19New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:094.09:426.13:19-0.52:58-0.85:578:19Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:054.010:365.74:12-0.53:55-0.65:578:20Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:044.011:305.35:06-0.44:54-0.35:578:20Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:044.05:59-0.25:560.15:578:21Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:254.91:074.06:52-0.17:020.45:568:21First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:214.42:094.17:440.08:100.65:568:22First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:184.03:094.28:350.19:180.75:568:22First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:143.64:054.39:230.210:220.75:568:23Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:093.44:554.510:090.311:190.75:568:23Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:003.25:404.610:520.35:568:23Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:483.16:234.812:090.611:34 AM0.35:578:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:333.17:034.912:540.512:150.25:578:24Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:153.27:414.91:350.412:550.25:578:24Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:553.28:195.02:150.41:340.25:578:25Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:343.28:575.02:530.32:130.25:578:25Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:133.39:344.93:300.32:520.25:578:25Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:523.310:114.84:060.33:330.35:578:25Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:333.410:484.74:410.34:150.45:588:25Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:163.511:294.55:170.25:010.45:588:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:033.75:550.25:530.55:588:26Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:124.312:553.96:350.16:520.65:598:26Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:014.11:504.37:180.07:570.65:598:26Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:553.82:494.68:07-0.19:060.55:598:26Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:553.63:495.09:00-0.210:140.46:008:26Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:573.54:505.49:57-0.411:200.26:008:26Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:003.65:485.710:56-0.56:008:26Waning Crescent30Mon
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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