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 5h 00m 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 - Jul 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:023.66:466.012:21-0.111:55 AM-0.76:018:26New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:013.87:416.11:17-0.212:53-0.86:018:26New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:593.98:346.02:11-0.41:50-0.86:028:26New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:544.19:265.93:02-0.52:47-0.76:028:26New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:494.210:165.53:52-0.53:43-0.56:038:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:444.211:065.14:40-0.44:39-0.26:038:25Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:394.211:554.65:27-0.35:360.16:048:25Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:354.26:14-0.16:360.46:048:25First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:444.11:314.27:000.17:390.76:058:25First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:353.72:284.27:460.28:440.96:068:24First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:293.33:244.38:330.49:490.96:068:24First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:253.14:184.49:220.410:490.96:078:24Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:213.05:084.510:110.511:410.86:078:23Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:143.05:554.611:000.46:088:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:033.06:384.712:280.711:46 AM0.36:098:22Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:473.27:184.91:100.612:310.36:098:22Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:293.37:575.01:490.51:130.26:108:21Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:093.48:335.02:250.31:540.16:118:21Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:483.69:095.03:000.22:340.16:118:20Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:283.79:454.93:340.23:150.16:128:20Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:083.910:224.84:070.13:590.26:138:19Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:504.111:024.54:410.04:450.36:138:19Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:364.311:454.35:180.05:370.46:148:18Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:274.55:580.06:340.56:158:17Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:334.01:234.76:430.07:390.66:158:17Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:283.72:254.97:35-0.18:490.66:168:16Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:313.53:305.28:34-0.110:010.66:178:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:383.44:355.49:37-0.211:080.46:188:14Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:463.55:375.610:42-0.36:188:14Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:513.76:345.812:080.211:45 AM-0.56:198:13Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:504.07:285.91:020.012:45-0.66:208:12New Moon31Thu
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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