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 03m at 3:20 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:354.01:155.16:340.67:420.97:046:54First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:394.02:205.17:390.68:460.87:056:53First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:484.23:265.28:500.59:490.67:066:51Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:554.54:295.39:590.310:460.37:066:50Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:575.05:275.511:040.111:390.07:076:49Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:545.46:215.512:03-0.27:086:47Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:475.87:125.512:28-0.212:59-0.37:096:46Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:386.18:015.41:16-0.41:52-0.47:096:44Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:276.28:505.22:02-0.42:44-0.37:106:43Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:166.19:384.92:48-0.33:35-0.17:116:42Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:055.910:274.63:35-0.14:260.17:126:41Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:555.611:184.34:220.25:190.47:136:39Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:475.25:110.56:140.77:136:38Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:124.012:434.96:050.87:121.07:146:37Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:123.81:424.67:041.08:121.17:156:35Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:153.82:434.58:081.29:091.17:166:34Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:163.83:404.49:121.210:001.17:176:33Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:104.04:314.410:101.110:441.07:186:32Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:584.35:164.411:011.011:230.87:186:30Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:404.55:564.511:460.87:196:29Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:194.86:344.512:000.612:280.67:206:28Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:565.17:114.612:340.51:080.57:216:27New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:325.37:484.51:080.41:470.47:226:26New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:105.58:264.51:430.32:270.37:236:25New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:485.69:054.42:200.23:080.37:246:24New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:295.69:484.32:580.23:510.37:246:22Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:145.510:344.23:400.34:370.47:256:21Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:025.411:264.14:270.35:280.57:266:20Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:565.35:200.46:240.67:276:19First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:254.112:565.16:200.57:240.67:286:18First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:304.22:005.07:290.68:250.57:296:17First Quarter31Fri
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 6:12 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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