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 3h 14m 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 - Oct 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:035.55:200.46:340.87:046:54First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:223.91:065.46:170.57:420.97:056:53First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:293.82:165.37:230.68:530.97:066:51First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:433.83:265.38:370.69:590.87:066:50First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:544.14:325.49:510.510:570.67:076:48Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:584.45:305.410:580.311:470.37:086:47Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:544.86:225.411:580.17:096:46Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:455.27:095.412:330.112:520.07:106:44Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:325.57:545.21:150.01:430.07:106:43Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:165.78:374.91:560.02:310.07:116:42Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:595.79:194.62:340.13:170.27:126:40Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:415.610:004.33:120.24:030.47:136:39Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:245.410:434.03:500.54:500.77:136:38Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:085.111:283.74:290.75:390.97:146:37Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:564.85:121.06:331.27:156:35Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:183.412:504.66:011.27:321.37:166:34Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:173.31:514.46:591.38:341.47:176:33Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:223.32:544.48:051.49:311.37:186:32Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:253.53:514.49:111.310:191.27:186:30Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:193.74:404.510:111.111:001.07:196:29Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:054.15:244.611:030.911:360.87:206:28Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:474.56:044.711:500.77:216:27Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:264.96:444.812:100.512:340.47:226:26New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:065.37:234.812:450.31:180.27:236:25New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:465.68:034.71:210.12:030.17:246:24New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:285.98:464.61:580.02:480.17:246:22New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:126.09:314.42:38-0.13:360.17:256:21Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:006.010:194.23:220.04:280.27:266:20Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:525.811:144.04:100.15:230.47:276:19Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:505.65:040.36:250.67:286:18First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:163.912:545.46:070.47:310.77:296:17First Quarter31Mon
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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