Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 29m at 10:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:50 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:463.54:194.79:351.110:481.17:046:54Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:403.85:094.910:330.811:300.87:056:52Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:294.25:555.111:260.67:066:51Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:144.76:395.312:100.512:160.37:076:49Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:595.17:225.412:490.31:050.07:076:48New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:435.68:065.31:270.01:54-0.27:086:47New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:295.98:505.22:08-0.22:43-0.27:096:45New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:166.19:374.92:50-0.23:35-0.17:106:44Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:066.110:274.63:34-0.24:290.07:116:43Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:006.011:214.34:22-0.15:260.37:116:41Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:585.85:150.16:300.57:126:40First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:224.11:035.56:160.47:380.77:136:39First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:323.92:135.37:250.68:480.87:146:38First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:463.93:235.28:400.79:530.77:146:36First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:564.14:275.19:520.610:500.67:156:35Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:574.45:225.110:560.611:380.57:166:34Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:494.76:115.011:520.47:176:33Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:354.96:544.912:210.412:410.47:186:31Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:165.17:344.812:590.31:250.37:196:30Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:545.38:114.61:330.32:070.47:196:29Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:305.38:474.42:060.42:470.47:206:28Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:055.39:224.22:380.53:260.57:216:27Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:415.29:593.93:100.64:050.77:226:25Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:195.010:373.73:440.84:470.97:236:24Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:594.911:193.54:210.95:311.17:246:23Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:454.75:021.16:211.27:256:22Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:063.412:364.55:501.27:161.37:266:21Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:033.31:344.56:461.38:141.37:266:20Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:053.42:344.57:511.29:091.17:276:19Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:083.63:324.68:581.19:580.97:286:18Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:044.04:264.710:010.810:430.67:296:17Waning Crescent31Sun
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 12:57 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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