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 3h 35m 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 - Mar 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:325.17:575.21:14-1.21:39-1.16:386:05Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:204.98:475.32:08-1.12:24-1.16:376:06Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:084.59:375.23:01-0.93:09-0.96:366:07Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:564.110:295.03:55-0.63:55-0.76:346:08Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:473.611:244.74:51-0.24:44-0.46:336:09Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:423.25:510.15:370.06:326:10Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:244.412:453.06:560.46:380.36:306:11Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:294.11:542.88:040.67:450.46:296:11Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:354.03:012.99:080.68:520.56:286:12Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:363.93:593.010:030.59:520.46:266:13Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:274.04:483.310:480.410:430.36:256:14Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:114.15:293.611:260.311:280.16:246:15Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:504.16:073.812:000.16:226:15Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:254.27:424.112:080.01:310.07:217:16New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:594.18:164.31:47-0.12:01-0.17:207:17New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:324.18:504.52:24-0.22:31-0.27:187:18New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:053.99:244.63:01-0.13:01-0.27:177:19New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:383.810:004.73:38-0.13:33-0.17:167:19Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:143.610:404.74:180.04:07-0.17:147:20Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:543.411:254.65:010.14:470.07:137:21Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:403.25:500.35:330.07:117:22First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:174.612:353.16:470.46:290.17:107:23First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:184.51:403.17:510.47:360.17:097:23First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:254.52:523.38:580.48:490.17:077:24First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:344.64:033.710:020.210:03-0.17:067:25Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:384.75:074.110:59-0.111:11-0.47:057:26Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:374.86:044.711:51-0.47:037:27Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:314.96:575.212:13-0.612:39-0.77:027:27Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:224.97:485.51:10-0.81:25-0.97:007:28Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:114.78:365.72:03-0.92:10-0.96:597:29Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:584.59:245.72:55-0.82:54-0.86:587:30Full Moon31Wed
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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