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 1h 14m 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:054.43:173.39:280.39:14-0.17:165:10Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:004.64:133.110:270.310:030.07:165:11Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:494.65:043.111:190.210:490.07:165:12Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:344.75:493.112:050.17:165:12Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:164.76:313.112:460.17:175:13Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:554.77:103.112:14-0.11:250.17:175:14Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:334.77:483.212:53-0.12:010.07:175:15Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:104.68:253.21:32-0.12:370.17:175:16Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:464.59:033.22:100.03:120.17:175:17Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:214.39:413.22:490.13:450.17:165:18Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:574.110:223.33:290.24:190.27:165:18Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:353.911:063.44:130.34:540.27:165:19Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:163.611:543.55:020.45:310.27:165:20Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:023.45:580.56:140.17:165:21Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:483.812:563.17:010.57:020.07:165:22Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:464.11:563.08:090.47:56-0.17:155:23Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:464.42:593.09:170.38:54-0.37:155:24Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:464.84:013.110:200.09:54-0.67:155:25Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:455.25:013.311:18-0.310:53-0.87:145:26Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:415.55:583.612:12-0.57:145:27New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:355.76:533.81:03-0.77:145:28New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:285.77:474.112:48-1.21:52-0.97:135:29New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:195.68:414.21:44-1.22:40-0.97:135:30Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:105.39:354.32:40-1.13:28-0.97:125:31Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:004.910:314.43:36-0.94:16-0.87:125:32Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:514.411:284.34:36-0.55:04-0.67:115:33Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:453.85:38-0.25:54-0.47:105:34First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:284.312:423.36:450.16:46-0.27:105:35First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:304.21:443.07:550.37:420.07:095:36First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:334.22:482.89:040.48:390.17:095:37Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:324.23:502.710:070.49:360.17:085:38Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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