Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 04m at 5:27 pm (4.6 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 - Jun 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:283.76:595.112:370.312:22-0.15:588:17New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:123.87:415.41:220.11:02-0.25:588:17New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:563.88:245.62:07-0.11:45-0.35:588:18New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:423.89:095.72:52-0.22:29-0.45:578:18New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:303.89:565.73:39-0.33:17-0.45:578:19Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:203.810:465.54:27-0.34:07-0.35:578:19Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:153.811:405.35:18-0.25:03-0.15:578:20Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:143.96:11-0.26:040.05:578:20First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:365.01:184.07:07-0.27:110.25:578:21First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:364.72:244.28:03-0.28:230.35:568:21First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:384.53:284.58:59-0.29:350.35:568:22First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:414.24:294.89:54-0.310:430.25:568:22Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:414.15:255.110:46-0.411:440.15:568:23Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:373.96:165.311:36-0.45:568:23Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:303.87:045.512:390.012:24-0.45:568:23Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:203.87:495.51:30-0.11:09-0.35:578:24Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:073.78:335.42:18-0.11:53-0.35:578:24Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:533.69:155.33:03-0.12:36-0.15:578:24Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:373.59:575.13:460.03:180.05:578:25Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:203.510:384.84:280.14:010.25:578:25Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:053.411:194.65:100.24:450.45:578:25Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:513.35:510.35:320.65:588:25Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:024.312:393.46:330.46:220.85:588:26Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:464.01:303.47:150.57:180.95:588:26Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:323.82:233.67:570.58:181.05:588:26Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:223.63:153.88:400.49:200.95:598:26Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:143.54:054.29:250.310:190.85:598:26Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:073.44:544.510:100.211:140.65:598:26Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:593.55:414.910:560.06:008:26Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:503.56:285.312:060.311:43 AM-0.26:008:26Waning Crescent30Sun
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 8:42 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 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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