Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 51m at 7:33 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:574.05:425.610:59-0.66:018:26Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:574.06:375.812:06-0.211:55 AM-0.76:018:26Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:544.17:295.91:02-0.312:49-0.76:028:26New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:494.28:205.81:55-0.41:42-0.76:028:26New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:414.29:085.72:45-0.52:33-0.66:038:26New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:324.29:565.43:33-0.43:23-0.46:038:25Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:224.110:425.14:20-0.34:13-0.16:048:25Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:124.011:274.75:05-0.25:040.16:048:25Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:033.95:500.05:560.46:058:25Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:134.312:553.96:340.26:510.76:068:24First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:003.91:483.97:190.37:490.96:068:24First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:493.62:423.98:040.48:511.06:078:24First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:413.43:354.18:510.59:511.06:078:23First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:353.34:264.29:380.410:470.96:088:23Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:283.35:134.510:260.411:370.76:098:22Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:183.35:584.711:120.26:098:22Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:063.46:404.912:230.511:57 AM0.16:108:21Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:503.67:215.11:050.412:410.06:118:21Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:343.78:015.31:450.21:24-0.16:118:20Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:173.98:425.32:250.02:08-0.26:128:20Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:014.19:245.33:05-0.12:53-0.26:138:19Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:464.210:075.23:45-0.23:40-0.26:138:19Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:344.410:525.14:27-0.34:30-0.16:148:18Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:254.511:414.85:11-0.35:250.06:158:17Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:214.65:58-0.36:240.26:158:17Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:344.51:204.76:49-0.37:290.36:168:16Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:324.22:234.97:44-0.28:390.46:178:15Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:354.03:285.18:43-0.29:490.46:188:14Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:403.94:315.39:44-0.310:550.26:188:14Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:453.95:305.410:45-0.311:550.16:198:13Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:464.06:255.611:43-0.46:208:12Waning Crescent31Sun
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 10:49 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 98% 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 (98% 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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