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 2h 55m 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 - Jul 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:193.87:505.51:310.01:10-0.46:018:26Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:063.98:355.62:15-0.21:57-0.56:018:26Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:544.19:215.63:00-0.42:46-0.56:028:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:444.210:085.53:45-0.53:37-0.56:028:26Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:374.310:575.34:31-0.54:31-0.46:028:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:324.411:495.05:20-0.55:29-0.26:038:25Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:304.56:10-0.56:310.06:048:25Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:444.61:324.67:03-0.47:380.26:048:25Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:434.32:364.87:59-0.48:490.36:058:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:464.03:404.98:57-0.39:580.36:058:25Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:503.84:405.19:55-0.311:030.36:068:24Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:523.85:375.210:52-0.36:068:24Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:513.86:285.312:010.111:46 AM-0.36:078:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:443.87:165.412:530.012:36-0.36:088:23New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:333.98:015.31:410.01:24-0.36:088:23New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:193.98:435.22:25-0.12:09-0.26:098:22New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:023.99:235.13:06-0.12:52-0.16:098:22New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:443.910:014.83:450.03:340.16:108:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:263.910:394.64:220.14:160.36:118:21Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:073.911:174.34:590.24:590.56:118:20Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:503.811:564.05:360.35:440.76:128:20Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:363.96:130.46:340.96:138:19First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:383.81:253.96:530.57:291.06:148:18First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:253.52:184.07:370.58:281.06:148:18First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:173.43:124.28:260.59:301.06:158:17First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:133.44:064.59:170.410:290.86:168:16Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:113.44:594.810:110.211:230.66:168:16Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:073.65:495.111:040.06:178:15Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:003.86:385.412:130.311:56 AM-0.36:188:14Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:524.17:265.71:010.012:48-0.56:198:13Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:434.48:135.81:47-0.21:40-0.66:198:13Full 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 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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