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 1h 12m at 2:44 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:043.812:183.06:250.66:170.46:376:06Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:003.81:172.97:260.77:150.46:366:07Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:013.92:203.08:300.68:170.26:356:08Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:014.13:223.29:290.49:190.06:346:08Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:594.44:193.510:220.110:17-0.36:326:09Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:514.75:124.011:10-0.211:13-0.66:316:10Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:415.06:024.411:56-0.66:306:11New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:305.16:514.812:05-0.912:41-0.86:286:12New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:175.27:405.112:57-1.11:26-1.06:276:13New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:055.18:305.31:49-1.12:11-1.16:266:13Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:534.99:215.42:42-1.12:58-1.16:246:14Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:444.610:155.33:36-0.93:46-0.96:236:15Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:374.25:33-0.65:39-0.77:227:16Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:125.112:363.96:34-0.36:36-0.47:207:17First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:144.81:413.67:410.07:40-0.17:197:17First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:224.62:523.48:510.18:490.17:187:18First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:304.44:023.59:580.29:590.17:167:19Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:344.45:043.610:580.111:020.17:157:20Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:314.45:573.811:490.011:560.07:137:21Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:204.46:434.012:340.07:127:21Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:034.47:234.212:44-0.11:13-0.17:117:22Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:424.48:004.31:27-0.21:48-0.17:097:23Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:184.38:364.42:06-0.22:21-0.27:087:24Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:534.29:104.52:44-0.22:52-0.17:077:25Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:264.09:444.53:20-0.13:230.07:057:25Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:003.810:194.43:570.03:550.17:047:26Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:353.610:564.44:350.24:290.27:027:27Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:133.411:374.35:150.35:050.37:017:28Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:553.25:590.55:470.47:007:28Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:234.212:443.16:490.66:370.56:587:29Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:164.11:423.17:460.67:360.56:577:30Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:34 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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