Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:44 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 6:11 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:223.54:594.610:150.811:231.06:437:36Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:123.75:444.811:060.76:447:34Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:583.96:265.012:050.811:52 AM0.56:447:33Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:404.27:055.112:440.612:360.36:457:32Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:214.47:445.21:210.41:190.26:467:30Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:014.78:235.31:570.22:010.06:477:29Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:424.99:025.22:330.12:450.06:477:27Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:245.19:435.13:100.03:300.06:487:26Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:095.210:284.93:500.04:180.16:497:25Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:585.311:164.64:330.05:110.36:497:23Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:515.35:190.16:080.56:507:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:094.412:505.36:120.27:120.66:517:20Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:094.21:555.37:120.38:220.76:517:19Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:174.13:035.38:180.39:310.66:527:18Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:274.14:105.49:270.310:350.56:537:16Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:344.35:115.510:340.211:320.36:547:15Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:344.66:065.611:350.06:547:13Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:284.96:565.612:230.212:30-0.16:557:12New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:175.17:425.51:090.01:21-0.16:567:11New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:035.28:265.31:520.02:10-0.16:567:09New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:475.39:085.12:330.02:560.06:577:08New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:305.39:494.83:120.13:400.26:587:06Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:125.210:304.53:500.34:250.56:597:05Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:545.011:124.24:280.55:110.76:597:03Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:394.811:563.95:080.86:001.07:007:02Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:274.65:511.06:531.27:017:01First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:463.71:214.56:391.17:521.37:016:59First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:433.52:204.47:351.28:521.37:026:58First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:443.53:194.48:361.29:491.37:036:56First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:443.74:144.69:371.110:381.17:046:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 9:27 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 90% 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 (90% 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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