Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 51m at 3:46 pm (4.4 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:214.58:425.02:10-0.52:22-0.46:567:30New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:014.39:225.02:55-0.42:58-0.36:557:31New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:404.010:004.93:39-0.23:32-0.16:537:32Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:193.710:394.74:220.04:070.16:527:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:583.411:204.55:050.24:430.36:517:34Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:403.15:510.55:220.56:497:34Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:054.312:262.96:410.76:080.76:487:35First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:564.11:222.87:380.97:030.96:477:36First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:553.92:272.88:400.98:080.96:457:37First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:583.93:322.99:390.99:160.86:447:37First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:584.04:293.210:290.710:190.76:437:38Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:514.15:183.611:130.511:150.46:417:39Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:374.26:024.111:510.26:407:40Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:214.46:444.512:050.112:280.06:397:41Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:034.47:265.012:53-0.11:05-0.36:387:41Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:454.48:095.41:39-0.41:43-0.56:367:42Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:284.48:535.62:26-0.52:23-0.66:357:43Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:134.29:395.83:15-0.53:05-0.66:347:44Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:004.010:295.74:05-0.53:50-0.56:337:44Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:513.811:235.54:58-0.34:40-0.46:317:45Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:473.65:56-0.15:36-0.16:307:46Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:225.312:523.46:590.16:410.16:297:47Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:275.02:043.48:060.27:540.36:287:48Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:374.73:183.69:120.29:110.36:277:48Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:454.64:243.910:120.110:230.36:267:49Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:474.55:224.311:050.011:270.26:257:50Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:414.46:134.611:51-0.16:237:51Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:304.36:574.912:220.012:33-0.26:227:52Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:144.27:395.11:11-0.11:11-0.26:217:52New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:554.08:175.21:56-0.11:47-0.16:207:53New Moon30Sat
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 6:55 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 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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