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 4h 59m 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 - Jan 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:155.96:344.112:40-0.87:165:10Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:086.07:294.212:29-1.21:33-0.97:165:11Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:005.98:234.31:23-1.22:25-0.97:165:12Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:535.79:184.22:18-1.13:16-0.97:165:13Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:455.410:154.23:14-0.94:08-0.77:175:13Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:394.911:154.14:13-0.65:01-0.67:175:14Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:354.45:14-0.25:55-0.47:175:15Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:164.012:334.06:200.16:49-0.27:175:16Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:194.01:333.67:290.37:44-0.17:175:17Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:214.02:333.38:360.48:380.07:165:18Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:184.13:303.29:380.49:280.07:165:19Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:094.24:223.110:330.310:150.07:165:20Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:564.35:093.111:200.210:580.07:165:20Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:384.55:513.212:030.17:165:21Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:174.56:313.212:410.07:165:22New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:544.67:083.312:18-0.21:18-0.17:155:23New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:304.67:453.412:56-0.21:53-0.17:155:24New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:054.68:223.41:33-0.22:27-0.17:155:25New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:404.58:593.42:10-0.23:01-0.17:145:26Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:164.49:373.52:49-0.13:35-0.17:145:27Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:534.210:193.63:300.04:11-0.17:135:28Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:344.011:063.74:160.14:50-0.17:135:29Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:203.811:593.85:070.25:34-0.17:135:30First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:123.66:060.26:23-0.27:125:31First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:574.11:113.47:120.27:19-0.37:125:32First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:004.32:163.38:220.18:19-0.47:115:33Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:044.73:223.49:30-0.19:21-0.67:105:34Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:065.04:253.610:33-0.410:22-0.97:105:35Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:055.35:243.811:31-0.611:21-1.17:095:36Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:015.66:214.112:25-0.97:085:37Full Moon30Tue
31Wed6:545.77:154.312:18-1.21:15-1.07:085:38Full Moon31Wed
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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