Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:03 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 24m at 6:21 am (3.1 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 - Feb 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:134.310:454.23:56-0.44:26-0.57:075:39Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:024.111:404.34:50-0.35:13-0.57:065:40First Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:563.85:51-0.16:06-0.57:055:41First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:414.412:583.56:590.07:05-0.47:045:42First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:474.52:053.48:100.08:08-0.57:045:43First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:544.73:143.49:21-0.19:13-0.67:035:44Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:584.94:193.510:25-0.310:16-0.77:025:45Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:575.15:183.711:22-0.511:15-0.87:015:46Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:515.26:124.012:13-0.77:005:47Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:415.27:024.112:09-0.91:01-0.86:595:48Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:285.17:494.21:00-0.91:45-0.86:585:49Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:134.98:354.21:49-0.92:27-0.76:575:50Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:564.69:194.22:35-0.73:08-0.66:565:51Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:384.310:034.13:21-0.43:47-0.46:555:52Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:193.910:473.94:08-0.24:26-0.26:545:53Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:023.511:353.84:560.15:060.06:535:54Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:473.25:480.45:500.26:525:55Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:263.712:382.96:460.66:380.46:515:56Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:223.71:362.87:490.77:330.46:505:57Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:223.72:382.88:520.78:310.46:495:58Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:193.83:362.99:480.59:280.36:475:59Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:114.04:273.110:370.310:200.16:465:59Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:584.35:143.311:200.111:07-0.26:456:00Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:414.55:573.611:59-0.111:53-0.46:446:01Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:224.76:394.012:37-0.36:436:02New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:024.87:204.212:37-0.61:15-0.56:416:03New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:434.88:034.51:21-0.71:53-0.76:406:04New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:254.88:474.72:07-0.82:33-0.76:396:05Waxing Crescent28Tue
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 9:12 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 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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