Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 26m at 12:03 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:53 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:024.78:255.21:580.12:020.06:437:35New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:434.79:035.02:360.12:450.16:447:34New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:234.89:414.83:120.23:260.36:457:33Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:024.710:184.53:470.34:070.56:457:31Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:414.610:554.34:220.54:490.76:467:30Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:224.511:344.04:580.65:330.96:477:29Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:074.45:360.86:221.16:477:27First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:183.712:564.46:190.97:161.36:487:26First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:083.61:514.47:081.08:161.36:497:24First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:043.52:504.48:031.09:171.36:497:23First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:053.63:484.69:030.910:131.16:507:22Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:043.74:414.810:010.711:030.86:517:20Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:594.15:315.110:570.511:490.56:527:19Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:494.46:195.411:500.26:527:17Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:374.87:055.612:330.212:40-0.16:537:16Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:255.27:505.61:160.01:31-0.36:547:14Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:125.68:375.61:59-0.22:21-0.46:547:13Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:015.89:245.52:43-0.43:12-0.46:557:12Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:525.910:145.23:29-0.44:06-0.26:567:10Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:455.911:064.94:17-0.35:020.06:577:09Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:425.85:09-0.16:030.26:577:07Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:044.612:435.56:050.17:080.56:587:06Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:084.31:505.47:080.38:170.66:597:05Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:174.22:585.28:170.59:250.76:597:03Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:274.24:045.29:270.510:270.67:007:02Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:314.35:025.110:310.511:210.57:017:00Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:274.55:545.111:290.47:026:59Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:164.76:395.112:080.512:190.47:026:57Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:004.97:205.012:490.41:040.37:036:56New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:395.07:594.91:270.41:460.37:046:55New Moon30Fri
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 3:28 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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