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 4h 21m 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 - Jun 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:043.410:204.84:130.23:440.35:588:17Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:453.311:004.64:530.34:240.55:588:17Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:283.311:414.45:340.45:070.65:578:18Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:153.26:160.55:550.85:578:18Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:264.21:053.36:590.56:480.95:578:19Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:134.01:593.47:440.57:470.95:578:20Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:053.92:543.78:300.48:500.85:578:20Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:583.83:474.19:170.39:530.75:578:21Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:533.84:394.510:040.110:520.45:568:21Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:483.95:295.010:51-0.211:480.15:568:22Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:413.96:195.411:39-0.45:568:22Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:344.07:085.812:42-0.212:29-0.65:568:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:264.17:596.01:34-0.41:19-0.85:568:23New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:184.28:506.12:26-0.62:10-0.95:568:23New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:124.29:426.13:18-0.73:03-0.85:578:24Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:074.210:365.94:11-0.63:59-0.75:578:24Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:054.211:315.55:04-0.64:57-0.45:578:24Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:074.25:59-0.56:00-0.25:578:24Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:285.11:114.26:55-0.47:070.15:578:25First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:274.72:164.37:52-0.38:170.35:578:25First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:284.33:194.48:48-0.29:270.45:578:25First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:294.04:194.69:42-0.110:330.45:588:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:283.85:124.710:32-0.111:310.45:588:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:223.66:014.911:200.05:588:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:123.56:455.012:230.312:030.05:598:26Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:573.57:255.01:100.212:450.05:598:26Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:403.58:045.01:520.21:240.05:598:26Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:203.58:425.02:320.22:030.16:008:26Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:593.59:184.93:100.22:410.16:008:26Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:383.49:554.83:480.23:200.26:008:26Waning 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 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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