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 : 2:44 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 9:04 am (3.3 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 - Apr 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:174.59:415.43:12-0.73:14-0.76:567:30Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:034.210:275.24:00-0.53:58-0.46:557:31Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:493.911:144.94:49-0.34:41-0.26:537:32Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:363.65:380.05:270.26:527:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:024.612:273.36:300.36:170.46:517:33First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:544.21:243.27:250.67:130.76:497:34First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:514.02:263.18:240.78:150.86:487:35First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:513.93:273.29:210.79:200.86:477:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:493.84:233.410:120.610:200.76:457:37Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:423.85:113.710:570.511:130.56:447:37Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:283.95:544.011:370.36:437:38Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:104.06:344.412:000.312:140.16:427:39Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:504.17:124.712:430.112:500.06:407:40Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:284.27:505.01:250.01:26-0.26:397:40Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:074.28:295.22:06-0.22:02-0.36:387:41Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:474.19:105.32:47-0.32:40-0.36:367:42Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:284.19:535.43:30-0.33:21-0.36:357:43Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:134.010:395.34:16-0.24:05-0.36:347:44Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:023.911:305.25:04-0.24:54-0.26:337:44Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:573.85:580.05:500.06:327:45Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:265.012:583.86:560.06:530.16:307:46Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:284.82:063.87:570.18:030.26:297:47Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:344.73:154.19:000.09:170.26:287:48Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:404.64:214.410:00-0.110:270.06:277:48Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:424.55:204.810:55-0.311:31-0.16:267:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:404.56:135.111:46-0.46:257:50Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:334.57:035.412:28-0.312:34-0.56:237:51New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:224.47:495.51:20-0.41:19-0.66:227:52New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:094.38:345.52:09-0.42:03-0.56:217:52New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:554.19:175.42:56-0.42:45-0.46:207:53New Moon30Wed
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 11:54 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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