Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 11:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:44 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:123.76:485.512:250.212:03-0.26:218:11Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:053.87:365.51:160.112:55-0.26:218:10Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:533.98:215.42:020.11:43-0.26:228:09Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:384.09:035.32:450.12:29-0.16:238:08Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:214.09:425.13:250.13:130.16:248:07Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:034.010:214.84:030.23:560.26:248:06Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:444.010:584.54:390.34:390.56:258:05Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:264.011:374.15:140.45:240.76:268:04Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:104.05:500.56:120.96:268:03Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:173.812:574.06:270.67:051.16:278:02Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:013.61:484.17:080.78:041.26:288:01Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:513.32:434.27:540.79:071.26:298:00Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:463.23:394.48:460.710:091.16:297:59Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:453.24:344.79:400.611:050.96:307:58Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:433.45:265.010:350.411:550.76:317:57Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:373.66:155.311:290.26:327:56Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:273.97:025.512:410.412:21-0.16:327:54New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:164.27:485.71:250.21:12-0.36:337:53New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:054.58:345.82:08-0.12:02-0.46:347:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:544.89:205.72:52-0.32:54-0.56:357:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:445.010:085.53:35-0.43:47-0.46:357:50Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:365.210:575.14:20-0.44:43-0.26:367:48Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:315.311:494.75:07-0.35:420.06:377:47Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:295.35:57-0.26:460.36:377:46First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:464.31:325.26:510.07:550.56:387:45First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:484.02:395.27:500.19:070.76:397:43First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:563.83:455.28:550.310:160.76:407:42Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:053.74:485.210:000.311:170.66:407:41Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:083.85:445.311:010.36:417:39Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:033.96:345.312:100.511:56 AM0.26:427:38Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:524.17:195.312:560.412:460.26:427:37Full Moon31Mon
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 1:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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