Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 10m at 11:20 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:094.09:295.23:11-0.22:58-0.16:197:54Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:503.810:085.03:53-0.13:350.16:187:55Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:313.610:484.84:360.14:140.36:177:56Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:133.411:314.65:190.34:540.56:167:56Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:593.26:050.55:390.76:157:57Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:164.312:503.16:530.66:300.96:147:58Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:074.11:473.17:440.77:281.06:137:59Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:014.02:453.38:360.78:321.06:127:59Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:573.93:413.59:260.69:350.86:128:00Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:523.94:323.910:120.510:330.66:118:01Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:434.05:194.310:550.211:270.46:108:02Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:324.16:044.711:370.06:098:03Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:194.26:485.212:170.112:18-0.26:088:03Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:054.27:335.51:06-0.21:01-0.56:088:04New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:514.38:195.81:54-0.41:45-0.66:078:05New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:394.29:075.92:43-0.52:31-0.76:068:06New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:294.29:565.93:33-0.53:19-0.66:058:06Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:214.110:495.84:25-0.54:11-0.56:058:07Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:174.011:455.55:19-0.45:07-0.36:048:08Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:193.96:17-0.36:09-0.16:038:09First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:455.21:253.97:17-0.27:180.26:038:09First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:484.82:344.08:17-0.18:300.36:028:10First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:524.63:404.39:17-0.19:420.36:028:11First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:554.34:404.510:12-0.110:480.36:018:11Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:544.25:344.811:02-0.211:470.26:018:12Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:474.16:225.011:49-0.26:008:13Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:364.07:065.112:390.112:31-0.26:008:14Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:213.97:475.21:270.01:12-0.25:598:14Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:033.88:265.22:110.01:50-0.15:598:15Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:443.69:045.12:530.02:280.05:598:15Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:243.59:425.03:330.13:050.15:588:16Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 2:45 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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