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 : 11:20 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 5:35 am (3.1 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 - Aug 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:063.911:174.44:580.35:000.56:208:11Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:504.011:594.25:340.35:470.66:218:11Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:384.26:140.36:410.76:228:10Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:464.01:324.46:580.37:420.86:228:09Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:403.82:314.67:490.28:490.76:238:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:403.73:335.08:460.19:560.56:248:07Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:443.84:345.39:46-0.111:000.36:258:06Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:483.95:335.710:47-0.311:590.06:258:05Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:504.16:305.911:47-0.66:268:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:484.47:246.112:54-0.212:46-0.86:278:03New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:444.78:176.11:46-0.41:42-0.86:288:02New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:384.99:086.02:37-0.62:38-0.86:288:01New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:325.09:585.73:25-0.63:33-0.66:298:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:265.110:495.34:14-0.54:29-0.46:307:58Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:215.011:404.85:02-0.45:270.06:317:57Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:174.95:52-0.16:270.36:317:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:334.41:164.86:430.17:310.66:327:55First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:304.02:174.67:360.38:370.86:337:54First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:303.73:184.68:320.59:430.96:337:53First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:323.54:164.69:290.610:420.96:347:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:303.55:084.710:230.611:340.96:357:50Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:233.55:554.811:140.66:367:49Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:083.76:374.912:190.811:59 AM0.56:367:48Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:503.87:155.012:580.612:410.46:377:47Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:294.07:515.01:340.51:210.36:387:45Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:064.28:265.02:080.41:590.36:397:44Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:424.39:005.02:410.42:370.36:397:43Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:184.49:354.83:130.33:160.36:407:41Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:554.510:104.73:450.33:560.46:417:40Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:354.610:494.54:190.34:390.56:417:39Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:184.711:314.34:560.45:260.66:427:37Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 8:27 am — 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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