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 6h 20m 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 - Mar 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:414.89:054.82:24-0.92:49-0.86:386:06Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:274.59:554.93:15-0.83:31-0.86:366:07Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:154.210:484.94:09-0.64:17-0.76:356:07Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:073.811:474.85:08-0.35:07-0.56:346:08Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:073.46:13-0.16:05-0.36:336:09Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:524.71:153.27:240.17:10-0.16:316:10Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:024.62:293.18:380.28:210.06:306:11Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:124.63:393.29:460.19:32-0.16:296:12Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:154.64:413.410:440.010:35-0.26:276:12Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:114.75:343.711:34-0.111:30-0.36:266:13Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:004.76:203.912:17-0.26:256:14New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:434.77:024.112:19-0.412:56-0.36:236:15New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:234.67:414.31:03-0.41:32-0.36:226:16New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:004.49:184.41:45-0.33:05-0.27:217:17New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:354.19:534.43:25-0.23:36-0.17:197:17Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:103.910:294.34:04-0.14:070.07:187:18Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:453.611:074.24:440.14:390.27:167:19Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:223.311:474.15:260.35:130.37:157:20Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:023.06:120.55:520.57:147:21First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:334.012:502.87:040.76:380.67:127:21First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:263.91:472.78:040.87:340.77:117:22First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:283.92:522.79:090.88:390.67:107:23First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:324.03:572.910:100.79:460.57:087:24Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:324.24:563.311:020.510:490.27:077:24Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:264.55:473.711:480.211:45-0.17:057:25Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:154.76:364.212:31-0.27:047:26Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:024.97:234.712:38-0.51:12-0.57:037:27Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:475.08:095.21:30-0.71:53-0.77:017:28Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:334.98:565.52:20-0.92:35-0.87:007:28Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:194.79:455.73:12-0.93:18-0.96:597:29Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:074.410:365.64:04-0.84:04-0.86:577:30Waning Gibbous31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657419)

Common Questions About Ocean City Beach, NC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA