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 6h 37m 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 - Jul 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:423.310:004.83:560.33:210.36:018:26Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:213.310:374.74:330.34:010.46:018:26Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:023.311:164.55:090.44:440.56:028:26Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:463.411:564.35:440.45:310.66:028:26Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:333.66:220.36:240.76:038:26First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:404.11:253.97:020.37:230.76:038:25First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:303.92:204.27:460.28:280.76:048:25First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:253.73:174.68:350.09:360.66:048:25First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:243.64:165.09:28-0.210:420.46:058:25Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:253.65:145.510:23-0.311:440.16:058:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:263.66:115.811:20-0.56:068:24Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:263.77:076.112:42-0.112:18-0.76:078:24Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:233.98:016.21:38-0.31:15-0.86:078:23Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:204.18:556.12:31-0.42:12-0.96:088:23Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:164.29:475.93:22-0.53:09-0.86:088:23Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:124.310:395.64:13-0.54:07-0.56:098:22Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:094.411:315.15:03-0.45:05-0.26:108:22Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:074.45:52-0.36:060.16:108:21Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:234.61:064.46:42-0.17:100.46:118:21Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:174.12:064.47:310.08:170.76:128:20Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:133.73:054.48:210.29:250.86:128:20Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:113.44:024.59:120.310:290.86:138:19Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:093.24:554.610:020.411:250.86:148:18Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:043.15:434.710:510.46:148:18Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:543.16:274.812:150.711:38 AM0.46:158:17Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:393.27:084.912:590.612:220.36:168:16Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:203.37:474.91:390.51:040.36:178:15New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:003.48:245.02:160.41:440.26:178:15New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:383.59:005.02:510.42:230.26:188:14New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:163.69:354.93:250.33:020.26:198:13New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:543.710:104.83:580.33:420.36:198:12Waxing 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 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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