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 1h 05m at 9:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:333.910:464.64:300.34:240.46:208:11Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:144.011:254.45:040.35:100.56:218:11Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:004.25:400.26:010.66:228:10First Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:084.112:514.46:200.27:000.76:228:09First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:583.81:474.77:060.28:050.76:238:08First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:543.62:494.97:590.19:150.76:248:07First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:583.53:535.28:590.010:240.56:258:06Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:053.64:565.510:02-0.211:280.36:258:05Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:103.75:575.811:05-0.36:268:04Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:124.06:536.012:270.112:07-0.56:278:03Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:104.27:476.11:20-0.11:06-0.76:288:02Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:054.58:386.02:10-0.32:03-0.76:288:01Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:584.79:275.72:58-0.42:58-0.66:298:00Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:514.810:155.43:44-0.43:52-0.46:307:58Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:434.911:034.94:29-0.34:47-0.16:317:57Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:354.811:514.45:14-0.15:430.36:317:56Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:294.75:590.16:420.66:327:55Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:413.91:254.66:450.47:450.96:337:54Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:353.62:244.57:350.68:521.16:337:53Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:343.33:244.58:290.89:571.16:347:51Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:363.24:214.59:250.810:561.16:357:50Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:353.25:144.610:210.811:451.06:367:49Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:273.36:004.711:130.76:367:48Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:123.56:424.912:280.912:000.66:377:46Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:543.77:205.01:060.712:430.46:387:45New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:323.97:565.11:410.61:240.36:397:44New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:104.18:315.12:140.52:030.36:397:43New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:464.39:055.02:460.42:420.26:407:41New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:244.59:404.93:170.33:230.36:417:40Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:034.710:174.63:500.34:060.46:417:39Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:444.810:584.44:240.34:530.56:427:37Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 12:24 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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