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 5h 57m 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 - May 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:113.710:355.24:18-0.13:56-0.16:197:54Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:593.511:224.85:060.14:420.26:187:55Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:493.35:550.35:320.56:177:55Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:114.512:433.26:460.56:260.76:167:56Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:034.21:423.27:370.77:270.96:157:57Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:573.92:413.38:280.78:321.06:147:58Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:523.73:373.69:150.79:360.96:137:59Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:453.64:273.99:590.610:340.86:137:59Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:343.65:114.210:390.411:250.76:128:00Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:203.65:534.511:180.36:118:01Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:033.66:334.912:120.511:56 AM0.16:108:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:453.67:135.112:560.312:350.06:098:03New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:273.77:535.41:390.11:14-0.16:088:03New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:093.78:365.52:210.01:55-0.26:088:04New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:533.79:205.63:05-0.12:39-0.36:078:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:393.710:065.53:50-0.13:25-0.26:068:06Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:293.710:565.44:37-0.14:16-0.26:058:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:233.711:495.25:27-0.15:120.06:058:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:223.86:190.06:140.16:048:08First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:454.91:274.07:140.07:220.36:038:09First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:454.62:334.28:10-0.18:350.36:038:09First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:484.33:374.69:05-0.29:470.36:028:10First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:504.14:374.99:59-0.310:540.26:028:11Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:504.05:325.310:51-0.311:550.06:018:11Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:463.96:245.511:42-0.46:018:12Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:393.87:125.612:50-0.112:30-0.46:008:13Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:303.87:595.61:41-0.21:17-0.46:008:13Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:173.78:445.52:29-0.22:02-0.35:598:14Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:043.69:275.33:14-0.12:47-0.15:598:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:493.510:105.13:590.03:310.15:598:15Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:343.510:534.84:420.14:160.35:588:16Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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