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 12m at 4:30 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:22 am (3.4 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 - Apr 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:564.07:164.312:460.212:580.16:577:30New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:324.07:514.51:260.11:300.06:557:31New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:063.98:244.72:040.02:010.06:547:32New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:403.88:584.72:400.02:320.06:537:33New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:133.79:324.73:160.03:030.06:517:33Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:473.610:084.73:530.13:360.16:507:34Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:233.410:474.64:320.24:110.26:487:35Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:033.311:314.65:130.44:520.36:477:36Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:493.26:000.55:390.46:467:36First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:214.512:443.26:520.56:360.46:447:37First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:184.41:473.37:500.57:420.46:437:38First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:214.42:553.68:500.48:540.36:427:39First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:254.54:004.09:480.110:040.16:417:39Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:274.55:014.610:42-0.211:10-0.26:397:40Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:254.65:575.111:33-0.56:387:41Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:204.76:505.612:11-0.512:22-0.76:377:42Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:124.77:416.01:08-0.71:11-0.96:367:43Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:034.68:326.12:02-0.81:59-1.06:347:43Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:544.59:236.12:56-0.82:47-0.96:337:44Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:454.310:155.83:49-0.73:37-0.76:327:45Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:384.011:085.54:42-0.44:29-0.46:317:46Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:343.85:37-0.25:24-0.16:297:47Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:035.112:343.66:350.16:240.36:287:47Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:024.61:383.57:340.37:290.56:277:48Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:034.32:443.58:330.58:390.76:267:49Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:044.03:463.69:280.59:450.76:257:50Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:013.94:393.910:170.510:440.76:247:50Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:523.85:254.111:000.411:360.66:237:51Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:373.76:064.411:380.36:227:52Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:183.76:444.612:210.412:140.26:217:53Waning Crescent30Sat
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 7:26 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 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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