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 3h 01m 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 - May 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:343.88:545.22:39-0.12:210.06:197:54New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:123.69:315.13:200.02:560.16:187:55New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:503.410:094.94:000.13:310.36:177:56Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:293.310:484.74:410.34:080.46:167:56Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:103.111:314.55:240.54:480.66:157:57Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:563.06:100.75:330.86:147:58Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:184.312:482.96:590.86:260.96:137:59First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:104.11:473.07:510.87:261.06:127:59First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:054.02:473.28:430.88:330.96:128:00First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:024.03:443.59:310.69:380.86:118:01First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:574.04:354.010:150.410:390.56:108:02Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:484.15:234.510:580.111:350.26:098:03Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:384.16:105.011:40-0.16:088:03Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:264.16:565.512:27-0.112:23-0.46:088:04Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:144.17:445.91:19-0.31:07-0.66:078:05Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:034.18:326.12:10-0.51:53-0.76:068:06Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:534.09:236.13:01-0.52:41-0.76:058:06Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:453.910:166.03:54-0.53:33-0.66:058:07Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:403.811:115.74:49-0.44:28-0.46:048:08Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:403.75:46-0.25:28-0.26:038:09Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:105.412:463.76:46-0.16:350.16:038:09Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:135.01:553.87:470.07:470.36:028:10Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:174.63:044.08:460.19:020.46:028:11Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:204.34:074.29:410.010:110.46:018:12Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:194.15:024.510:320.011:130.46:018:12Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:133.95:514.711:170.06:008:13Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:023.86:354.912:080.311:58 AM0.06:008:14Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:473.67:155.112:570.212:360.05:598:14New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:293.57:535.11:410.21:130.05:598:15New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:093.48:305.12:220.21:490.15:598:16New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:473.39:075.03:020.22:260.25:588:16New Moon31Tue
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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