Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:03 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 10:37 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:205.87:394.112:40-1.01:45-0.77:165:10Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:105.78:334.31:34-1.12:33-0.87:165:11Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:015.59:274.42:30-1.03:21-0.87:165:12Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:525.110:244.53:27-0.84:10-0.87:165:13Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:444.711:244.54:26-0.55:00-0.77:175:13Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:404.25:30-0.25:53-0.57:175:14Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:264.512:393.76:390.16:48-0.47:175:15Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:304.51:423.37:500.37:45-0.27:175:16Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:334.52:473.19:000.38:43-0.17:175:17Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:344.53:493.010:040.39:40-0.17:165:18Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:294.64:443.010:590.210:32-0.17:165:19Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:184.65:333.111:460.111:20-0.17:165:20Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:024.66:173.212:280.07:165:20New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:424.66:573.312:04-0.21:070.07:165:21New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:204.67:343.412:44-0.21:42-0.17:165:22New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:554.58:113.51:23-0.22:15-0.17:155:23New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:294.48:473.52:01-0.22:47-0.17:155:24Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:024.29:243.62:39-0.13:18-0.17:155:25Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:364.010:013.63:180.13:490.07:145:26Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:113.710:423.73:590.24:220.07:145:27Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:493.411:273.74:450.44:580.17:145:28First Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:333.25:360.55:390.17:135:29First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:193.912:243.06:360.66:280.07:135:30First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:174.01:242.97:420.57:25-0.17:125:31First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:194.32:302.98:510.48:28-0.27:125:32Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:224.63:363.09:550.19:32-0.57:115:33Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:234.94:383.310:53-0.210:33-0.87:105:34Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:195.35:363.711:45-0.511:33-1.17:105:35Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:125.56:314.112:34-0.87:095:36Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:035.67:244.412:29-1.21:22-1.07:085:37Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:535.58:164.71:25-1.32:08-1.17:085:38Full Moon31Sun
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 1:50 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 88% 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 (88% 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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