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 5h 48m 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 - Sep 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:285.59:545.63:16-0.53:35-0.66:437:36Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:215.610:445.24:03-0.54:31-0.36:437:35Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:175.511:374.84:52-0.35:300.06:447:34Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:155.45:43-0.16:330.36:457:32First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:344.31:165.26:370.27:400.66:457:31First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:364.02:215.07:360.48:490.86:467:30First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:423.73:264.98:390.69:560.96:477:28First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:493.74:274.99:420.710:550.96:487:27Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:493.75:214.910:410.711:450.86:487:25Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:403.96:085.011:330.66:497:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:254.06:495.012:280.712:190.56:507:23Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:054.27:275.01:060.61:000.56:507:21Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:414.48:015.01:400.61:390.46:517:20Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:164.58:354.92:120.52:160.46:527:18Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:514.69:084.82:430.52:530.56:537:17Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:254.79:414.63:130.53:300.56:537:16Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:014.810:154.43:440.64:090.76:547:14Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:384.810:524.24:160.64:500.86:557:13Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:204.811:343.94:510.75:360.96:557:11Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:074.85:320.86:291.06:567:10Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:223.81:024.86:200.87:301.16:577:08Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:203.72:054.97:170.88:361.06:577:07Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:253.73:105.18:220.79:410.96:587:06Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:333.94:155.49:310.510:410.66:597:04Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:374.35:145.610:370.211:350.37:007:03Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:364.76:095.811:39-0.17:007:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:325.27:025.912:250.012:37-0.47:017:00New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:245.67:525.91:13-0.31:33-0.57:026:58New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:165.98:415.71:59-0.42:27-0.57:036:57New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:076.19:315.42:45-0.43:21-0.47:036:56Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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