Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 4:05 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:303.611:374.15:240.35:180.66:018:26Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:153.75:590.46:060.86:018:26Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:163.81:013.86:350.46:590.96:028:26Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:593.61:513.97:140.47:581.06:028:26Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:473.42:444.17:570.49:001.06:038:26Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:403.23:384.48:450.310:030.96:038:25Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:373.24:324.79:370.211:010.76:048:25Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:363.25:255.010:310.011:560.46:048:25Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:333.46:175.411:26-0.26:058:25Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:283.67:075.712:470.212:20-0.46:058:24New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:213.87:575.81:35-0.11:14-0.66:068:24New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:144.18:465.92:23-0.32:08-0.76:068:24New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:074.49:355.73:09-0.53:03-0.76:078:23Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:014.610:245.53:56-0.63:58-0.66:088:23Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:564.711:155.14:43-0.64:56-0.46:088:23Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:534.85:31-0.65:58-0.16:098:22Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:074.612:534.96:21-0.57:030.26:108:22First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:034.21:554.97:14-0.38:120.46:108:21First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:033.82:594.98:10-0.29:230.66:118:21First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:073.54:024.99:090.010:310.66:128:20Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:123.45:015.010:080.111:310.56:128:20Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:133.35:545.011:040.16:138:19Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:083.46:435.112:240.511:57 AM0.16:148:18Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:563.57:265.11:100.412:440.16:148:18Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:403.68:055.01:510.31:280.16:158:17Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:203.78:425.02:290.22:090.16:168:16Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:593.89:174.83:040.22:490.26:168:16Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:363.99:514.63:360.23:280.36:178:15Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:144.010:254.44:080.34:070.46:188:14Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:524.010:594.14:390.34:480.66:198:13Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:314.111:353.95:110.45:320.86:198:12Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 7:21 pm — 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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