Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 47m at 9:43 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:295.29:463.92:560.53:540.67:306:16Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:075.010:253.73:320.74:330.87:316:15Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:474.911:073.64:110.85:150.97:326:14Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:304.710:543.63:530.94:591.06:335:13Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:174.511:463.64:411.05:471.06:345:12Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:094.45:371.16:371.06:355:11Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:443.71:054.36:391.17:280.86:365:11Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:444.02:024.37:450.98:180.66:375:10Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:414.42:584.48:490.79:070.36:385:09Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:354.93:534.59:490.49:560.06:395:08Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:275.54:454.610:450.110:44-0.36:405:08Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:185.95:374.711:39-0.211:33-0.56:415:07New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:096.36:284.712:32-0.46:425:06New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:006.57:204.712:23-0.71:24-0.56:425:06New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:526.58:134.61:14-0.72:17-0.46:435:05Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:456.39:084.52:07-0.63:11-0.36:445:04Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:406.010:074.43:03-0.44:07-0.26:455:04Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:375.611:104.34:02-0.15:040.06:465:03Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:375.15:060.26:030.26:475:03First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:164.312:404.76:160.47:030.36:485:02First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:234.31:434.47:270.68:000.36:495:02First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:274.42:434.18:360.78:530.36:505:01Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:244.63:384.09:380.69:410.36:515:01Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:144.84:283.910:320.610:240.36:525:01Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:594.95:123.811:190.511:040.36:535:00Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:395.05:533.812:020.46:545:00Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:175.16:323.712:410.36:555:00Full Moon27Tue
28Wed6:545.17:093.712:180.21:190.36:565:00Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:305.17:463.712:540.21:560.36:575:00Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:065.08:233.61:300.32:330.36:574:59Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 12:33 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 94% 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 (94% 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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