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 1h 27m 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 - Oct 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:363.95:034.710:320.911:210.97:046:54Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:234.25:474.911:220.77:056:52Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:074.66:305.112:000.612:090.47:066:51Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:495.07:115.212:390.412:550.27:076:50Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:325.47:535.31:170.11:400.07:076:48Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:155.68:365.21:560.02:27-0.17:086:47Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:005.89:215.12:37-0.13:15-0.17:096:45Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:475.910:084.93:20-0.24:050.07:106:44Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:385.911:004.64:07-0.14:590.27:106:43Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:335.811:574.44:580.15:580.47:116:41Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:345.65:550.37:030.57:126:40Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:024.21:405.46:590.48:100.67:136:39Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:124.22:495.38:100.59:170.67:146:38Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:234.33:555.29:220.510:180.57:146:36Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:284.54:555.210:290.411:120.47:156:35Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:254.85:495.211:290.37:166:34Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:155.16:375.112:000.212:220.27:176:33Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:015.37:215.012:430.21:100.27:186:31New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:435.48:024.91:230.11:550.27:196:30New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:235.58:414.72:000.22:380.27:196:29New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:015.49:204.42:360.33:190.47:206:28New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:395.39:584.23:120.44:000.57:216:27Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:185.110:384.03:480.64:420.77:226:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:594.911:213.84:260.85:260.97:236:24Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:444.75:081.06:141.17:246:23Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:083.612:334.55:551.17:071.27:256:22First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:023.51:284.46:491.28:021.27:266:21First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:023.62:264.47:511.38:561.17:266:20First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:013.73:224.48:541.29:460.97:276:19First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:564.04:154.59:541.010:310.77:286:18Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:464.45:054.710:500.711:140.47:296:17Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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