Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 2:05 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 8:25 am (3.2 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 - Jan 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:083.512:163.66:050.66:340.37:165:10Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:033.51:083.37:060.77:220.47:165:11Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:583.62:023.18:090.88:100.37:165:11Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:513.82:573.19:090.78:580.27:165:12Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:414.03:493.110:020.59:440.17:175:13Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:274.34:373.210:500.310:30-0.17:175:14Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:104.65:223.311:350.111:14-0.37:175:15Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:534.86:063.512:17-0.17:175:16New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:345.06:503.712:58-0.37:175:16New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:175.27:343.812:42-0.61:39-0.57:165:17New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:595.28:203.91:27-0.72:21-0.67:165:18New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:445.19:074.12:14-0.73:04-0.77:165:19Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:305.09:584.13:04-0.63:49-0.77:165:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:194.710:534.23:57-0.54:37-0.67:165:21Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:114.411:524.34:55-0.35:27-0.67:165:22First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:084.05:59-0.16:22-0.57:155:23First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:554.41:113.87:090.07:21-0.57:155:24First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:014.52:173.68:210.08:23-0.57:155:25Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:064.73:233.59:30-0.19:24-0.57:155:26Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:074.84:253.510:32-0.210:22-0.67:145:27Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:035.05:223.611:27-0.411:16-0.77:145:28Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:545.16:133.712:17-0.57:135:29Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:415.17:003.812:07-0.71:03-0.57:135:30Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:255.07:453.812:54-0.71:45-0.57:125:31Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:074.88:273.81:39-0.62:26-0.57:125:32Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:474.69:093.82:22-0.53:04-0.47:115:33Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:264.39:503.73:04-0.33:41-0.37:115:34Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:044.010:323.63:47-0.14:18-0.17:105:35Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:443.711:173.64:320.24:560.07:095:36Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:263.45:200.45:360.27:095:37Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:053.512:123.16:140.66:200.37:085:38Third Quarter31Sun
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 11:15 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 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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