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 : 9:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 2:54 am (3.6 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 - Dec 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:274.11:484.57:270.48:090.16:584:59First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:334.32:504.38:390.49:020.16:594:59Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:324.63:474.19:450.49:510.07:004:59Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:244.94:393.910:420.310:350.07:004:59Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:115.15:263.811:340.211:170.07:014:59Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:545.26:103.712:200.17:024:59Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:355.26:513.61:030.17:034:59Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:145.27:313.512:350.01:430.17:044:59Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:525.18:103.41:120.12:230.27:044:59Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:314.98:493.31:510.23:030.37:054:59Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:104.79:303.22:300.33:430.47:065:00Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:504.510:133.13:100.54:230.57:075:00Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:324.311:003.13:540.65:050.67:075:00Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:164.111:513.24:430.75:480.67:085:00Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:043.95:370.86:310.67:095:01Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:453.412:543.76:380.97:160.57:095:01Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:403.71:483.67:420.88:010.37:105:01Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:344.02:433.68:460.68:470.17:115:02Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:264.53:373.69:460.49:35-0.17:115:02Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:175.04:303.610:420.110:24-0.47:125:03Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:075.45:233.711:35-0.211:14-0.77:125:03Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:585.76:153.812:27-0.47:135:04New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:495.97:073.912:05-0.81:18-0.67:135:04New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:416.08:003.912:58-0.92:10-0.67:145:05New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:345.98:554.01:52-0.93:01-0.67:145:05Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:275.69:524.02:48-0.83:54-0.57:145:06Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:225.210:534.03:47-0.64:47-0.47:155:07Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:194.811:574.04:50-0.35:42-0.37:155:07First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:184.35:580.06:37-0.27:155:08First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:034.11:193.97:100.27:32-0.17:165:09First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:074.22:213.58:220.38:23-0.17:165:09First Quarter31Sat
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 5:58 am — 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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