Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 42m at 11:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:35 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:034.32:234.58:070.38:400.06:584:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:064.63:244.49:160.39:33-0.16:594:59Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:034.94:204.210:170.210:22-0.27:004:59Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:555.25:114.211:130.011:08-0.27:004:59Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:425.35:584.112:02-0.17:014:59New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:255.46:434.012:48-0.17:024:59New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:075.47:253.912:32-0.21:32-0.17:034:59New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:475.38:063.71:12-0.12:130.07:044:59New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:275.18:473.61:510.02:540.17:044:59Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:064.99:283.52:310.23:350.27:054:59Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:464.610:123.43:120.44:160.47:065:00Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:284.410:583.33:550.54:590.57:075:00Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:134.111:493.34:430.75:430.67:075:00First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:013.95:360.86:280.67:085:00First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:433.412:523.76:350.97:150.57:095:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:383.61:453.67:370.98:010.47:095:01First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:313.92:393.68:390.78:480.27:105:01Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:224.23:323.69:370.59:340.07:115:02Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:114.74:233.710:300.210:21-0.37:115:02Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:595.15:133.811:21-0.111:08-0.57:125:03Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:465.46:033.912:11-0.37:125:03Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:345.76:524.01:00-0.57:135:04Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:235.97:434.112:45-0.91:49-0.77:135:04Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:145.98:354.11:36-0.92:39-0.77:145:05Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:055.79:304.22:29-0.93:30-0.77:145:05Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:595.410:294.13:25-0.74:23-0.67:145:06Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:545.011:314.14:25-0.55:18-0.57:155:07Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:534.65:30-0.26:15-0.47:155:07Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:364.212:554.26:410.07:13-0.37:155:08Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:434.31:593.97:530.28:11-0.37:165:09Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:464.43:013.79:020.29:06-0.27:165:09Waning Crescent31Mon
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 2:46 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 84% 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 (84% 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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