Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 2:44 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:465.97:064.312:08-1.11:09-0.97:165:10New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:375.98:004.41:03-1.21:59-1.07:165:11New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:295.88:544.51:57-1.22:50-1.07:165:12Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:215.59:504.52:53-1.03:40-0.97:165:13Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:145.010:484.53:51-0.84:32-0.87:175:13Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:084.611:494.44:51-0.45:25-0.67:175:14First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:064.15:56-0.16:20-0.47:175:15First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:534.31:073.77:050.17:17-0.37:175:16First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:564.32:103.48:140.38:15-0.17:175:17First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:584.33:113.29:200.39:11-0.17:165:18Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:544.44:083.210:180.310:02-0.17:165:19Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:444.44:583.211:080.210:50-0.17:165:20Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:294.55:433.311:520.111:33-0.27:165:20Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:094.66:243.312:320.07:165:21Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:474.67:023.412:13-0.21:09-0.17:165:22Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:234.67:393.512:52-0.21:43-0.27:155:23Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:584.58:153.51:29-0.22:17-0.27:155:24Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:324.48:513.62:06-0.22:49-0.27:155:25Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:064.29:283.62:44-0.13:22-0.17:145:26Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:414.010:073.63:230.03:55-0.17:145:27Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:183.810:503.74:050.14:31-0.17:145:28Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:003.611:393.84:530.35:12-0.17:135:29Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:493.45:470.35:58-0.17:135:30Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:344.012:453.36:490.46:52-0.27:125:31Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:354.21:483.27:560.37:52-0.37:125:32Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:394.52:543.39:040.18:55-0.57:115:33Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:414.83:583.510:07-0.29:57-0.87:105:34Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:405.14:593.811:05-0.510:58-1.07:105:35Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:365.45:564.111:58-0.811:55-1.27:095:36New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:305.66:514.412:49-1.07:085:37New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:215.67:444.712:51-1.41:38-1.27:085:38New Moon31Fri
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 6:04 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 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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