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 4h 06m 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 - Aug 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:344.69:015.82:33-0.52:32-0.76:208:12Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:254.99:505.63:19-0.63:25-0.66:218:11Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:185.010:395.44:06-0.64:20-0.56:218:10Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:135.111:325.04:54-0.65:18-0.26:228:09Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:115.15:45-0.56:200.06:238:08Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:274.61:135.06:39-0.37:260.36:248:07Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:274.22:175.07:36-0.28:360.56:248:06Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:314.03:235.08:370.09:460.56:258:05Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:373.84:255.09:390.010:500.56:268:04Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:413.85:225.110:390.111:460.46:278:03Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:383.86:135.111:340.16:278:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:303.96:595.212:350.312:240.16:288:01New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:154.07:415.11:190.31:090.16:298:00New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:574.18:195.11:590.21:520.16:307:59New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:364.28:565.02:360.22:320.16:307:58New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:144.39:314.83:100.23:100.26:317:57Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:514.310:064.63:440.33:490.46:327:55Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:294.310:414.34:170.44:290.66:337:54Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:084.311:174.14:500.55:110.76:337:53Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:504.311:573.95:250.65:560.96:347:52Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:364.36:050.66:471.16:357:51First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:433.71:284.36:490.77:451.16:357:49First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:353.52:264.47:400.78:471.16:367:48First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:343.53:254.78:370.69:490.96:377:47First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:373.74:234.99:380.410:470.76:387:46Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:373.95:185.310:370.111:400.46:387:44Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:344.36:115.611:35-0.26:397:43Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:294.77:015.812:290.112:30-0.46:407:42Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:215.17:515.91:17-0.21:24-0.66:407:40Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:135.48:405.92:03-0.52:18-0.76:417:39Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:045.69:295.72:50-0.63:12-0.66:427:38Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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