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 5h 33m 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 - Jul 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:173.410:324.74:250.23:590.46:018:26Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:583.411:104.55:010.34:400.56:018:26Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:403.511:504.35:380.35:250.66:028:26Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:263.56:160.36:150.76:028:26Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:334.11:163.76:560.37:100.86:038:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:213.92:094.07:400.38:120.86:038:25Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:143.83:054.38:280.19:170.66:048:25Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:113.74:024.79:200.010:210.46:048:25Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:113.74:585.210:14-0.311:220.26:058:25Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:103.85:545.611:09-0.56:058:24Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:083.96:485.912:20-0.112:04-0.76:068:24New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:054.17:416.11:14-0.412:59-0.96:078:24New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:004.38:346.22:07-0.61:55-0.96:078:23New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:564.49:266.12:59-0.72:50-0.96:088:23New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:514.510:195.83:51-0.73:47-0.86:088:23Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:484.511:125.44:42-0.74:45-0.56:098:22Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:474.55:34-0.55:46-0.26:108:22Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:065.012:474.56:26-0.46:500.16:108:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:024.51:494.57:20-0.27:570.46:118:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:014.12:524.58:140.09:050.66:128:20First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:013.73:514.69:080.110:110.76:128:20First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:013.54:474.710:010.211:100.66:138:19Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:573.45:364.710:510.26:148:18Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:483.46:224.812:020.611:38 AM0.26:148:18Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:343.47:034.912:480.512:210.26:158:17Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:163.57:425.01:290.41:030.26:168:16Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:553.68:195.02:070.31:420.26:178:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:343.78:544.92:430.32:200.26:178:15Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:113.79:294.93:180.32:580.26:188:14Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:483.810:044.73:510.33:370.36:198:13Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:263.810:394.64:250.34:170.46:198:12Waning 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 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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