Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 17m at 2:05 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:48 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - May 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:243.96:504.612:230.412:230.26:197:54Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:033.97:264.81:040.212:580.16:187:54Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:403.98:025.01:430.11:320.06:177:55Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:183.98:395.12:220.02:08-0.16:167:56Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:563.89:165.23:010.02:44-0.16:157:57Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:353.89:575.23:410.03:230.06:157:58Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:183.710:405.14:230.04:060.06:147:58Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:043.711:285.05:080.04:530.16:137:59Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:573.75:570.15:470.26:128:00Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:214.912:563.86:500.16:490.36:118:01Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:194.72:013.97:470.17:570.36:108:02Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:224.63:074.28:46-0.19:090.26:098:02Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:264.54:104.69:44-0.210:190.16:098:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:284.55:095.110:39-0.411:24-0.26:088:04Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:284.56:055.511:32-0.66:078:05Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:234.56:575.712:23-0.412:23-0.76:068:05New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:174.47:475.91:18-0.51:12-0.76:068:06New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:084.38:365.92:10-0.62:01-0.76:058:07New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:584.29:235.73:01-0.52:48-0.56:048:08New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:474.110:105.53:50-0.43:36-0.36:048:08Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:373.910:585.14:38-0.24:240.06:038:09Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:283.711:464.85:270.05:140.36:028:10Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:213.66:160.26:060.56:028:11Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:354.41:173.57:060.47:030.86:018:11First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:264.12:143.57:550.58:050.96:018:12First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:193.83:103.78:440.59:080.96:008:13First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:133.74:023.99:300.510:070.96:008:13First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:053.64:494.110:140.411:010.75:598:14Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:533.65:324.410:560.311:490.65:598:15Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:393.66:144.711:360.25:598:15Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:233.66:535.012:340.412:160.05:588:16Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 5:26 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 100% 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 (100% 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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