Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 4:39 pm (4.5 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 - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:504.88:084.91:390.51:540.47:056:53Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:244.98:414.72:110.52:320.57:056:52Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:585.09:144.52:410.53:090.57:066:51Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:325.09:484.33:110.63:470.77:076:49Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:085.010:234.03:420.74:260.87:086:48Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:464.911:013.84:150.85:081.07:086:46Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:284.811:443.64:521.05:551.17:096:45Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:164.75:341.16:481.37:106:44Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:353.51:134.76:261.17:481.37:116:42Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:363.52:154.77:271.18:511.27:116:41Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:413.63:194.98:341.09:491.07:126:40Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:463.94:195.19:420.710:420.77:136:39Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:454.45:145.310:450.411:300.37:146:37Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:394.96:065.511:440.07:156:36Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:305.56:565.612:160.012:40-0.37:156:35New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:215.97:455.51:01-0.31:34-0.47:166:33New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:116.38:345.31:47-0.52:28-0.57:176:32New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:016.49:245.12:33-0.53:22-0.47:186:31Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:536.410:164.73:20-0.44:17-0.27:196:30Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:486.211:124.44:11-0.25:150.17:206:29Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:465.85:050.16:170.47:216:27Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:134.112:485.46:050.47:230.67:216:26First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:213.91:555.17:120.78:300.87:226:25First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:323.93:034.98:240.99:330.87:236:24First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:394.04:044.79:340.910:280.87:246:23Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:374.14:584.710:360.811:140.77:256:22Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:274.45:444.611:290.811:530.67:266:21Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:094.66:254.612:140.67:276:20Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:474.87:024.512:280.512:560.67:286:19Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:225.07:374.41:000.51:340.57:286:18Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:565.18:114.31:310.42:120.57:296:17Full Moon31Sat
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 7:52 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 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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