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 3h 21m 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 - Feb 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:064.45:233.111:330.111:12-0.17:075:39Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:514.56:073.212:150.07:065:40Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:314.56:463.312:54-0.17:065:41New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:084.57:233.412:35-0.31:29-0.17:055:42New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:444.57:593.51:13-0.32:03-0.27:045:43New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:184.48:343.51:51-0.32:35-0.27:035:44New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:524.39:103.62:28-0.23:07-0.17:025:45Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:254.19:473.63:05-0.13:38-0.17:015:46Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:013.810:263.73:450.14:110.07:015:47Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:393.611:103.74:290.24:470.07:005:48Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:223.45:180.35:280.06:595:49First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:003.812:123.26:150.46:170.06:585:50First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:574.01:113.07:200.47:130.06:575:51First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:004.22:173.08:280.38:15-0.26:565:52First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:044.53:233.29:350.19:20-0.46:555:53Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:064.94:263.510:35-0.210:22-0.76:545:54Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:055.25:253.811:30-0.511:22-1.06:525:54Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:005.56:204.212:21-0.86:515:55Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:525.67:134.512:19-1.21:10-1.06:505:56Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:435.58:054.81:14-1.31:57-1.16:495:57Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:325.38:574.92:09-1.32:44-1.16:485:58Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:225.09:504.93:04-1.13:31-1.06:475:59Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:124.510:444.74:00-0.84:19-0.86:466:00Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:054.011:414.64:58-0.45:09-0.56:446:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:013.66:00-0.16:02-0.26:436:02Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:424.41:033.27:070.27:000.16:426:03Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:464.22:093.08:160.48:030.26:416:04Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:504.13:152.99:220.49:050.36:406:04Waning Crescent28Thu
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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