Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:55 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 50m at 9:25 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:194.35:414.711:210.811:510.77:046:54Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:014.66:214.812:060.67:056:52Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:414.97:004.912:270.512:490.47:066:51New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:205.37:394.91:020.31:310.27:076:50New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:015.58:194.91:390.22:140.17:076:48New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:425.79:014.82:170.02:590.17:086:47New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:275.89:454.72:580.03:450.27:096:45Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:145.810:334.53:420.04:350.37:106:44Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:065.711:274.34:300.15:300.47:106:43Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:035.55:240.36:300.67:116:42First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:284.21:065.46:260.47:340.67:126:40First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:354.22:135.27:350.58:400.67:136:39First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:464.33:205.18:480.59:420.57:146:38First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:544.64:235.19:590.410:380.37:146:36Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:554.95:205.111:020.311:290.27:156:35Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:495.36:115.112:000.27:166:34Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:385.56:595.012:160.112:520.17:176:33Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:245.77:444.912:590.01:400.07:186:31Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:075.88:274.71:410.02:250.17:196:30Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:495.79:084.52:210.13:090.27:196:29Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:315.59:504.33:000.33:530.47:206:28Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:125.310:324.03:400.54:360.67:216:27Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:555.011:163.84:200.75:220.87:226:26Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:414.85:040.96:101.07:236:24Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:043.712:304.55:531.17:011.27:246:23Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:593.61:244.46:481.27:551.27:256:22Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:583.62:214.37:501.38:471.27:256:21Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:563.83:164.28:531.29:351.07:266:20Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:504.14:074.39:521.110:190.87:276:19Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:394.44:554.410:460.911:000.67:286:18Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:244.85:404.511:350.611:410.37:296:17Waning Crescent31Thu
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 12:40 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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