Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 35m at 2:54 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:593.93:232.79:370.69:080.56:386:05Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:584.04:202.810:310.510:060.46:376:06Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:494.15:073.011:160.410:560.26:366:07Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:324.25:483.311:540.311:400.06:356:08Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:114.36:253.512:280.16:336:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:464.47:003.812:20-0.112:590.06:326:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:194.37:354.012:58-0.21:29-0.16:316:10Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:524.38:094.21:35-0.21:58-0.26:296:11Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:244.18:434.32:13-0.22:27-0.26:286:12Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:583.99:204.42:52-0.12:58-0.26:276:13Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:343.710:014.53:330.03:31-0.16:256:14Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:153.411:474.55:190.15:10-0.17:247:15Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:023.26:110.25:560.07:237:15Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:414.512:583.07:120.46:520.17:217:16Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:454.52:062.98:220.47:590.17:207:17Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:554.63:203.19:340.49:140.07:197:18Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:064.74:323.410:400.210:28-0.27:177:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:114.95:363.811:38-0.111:35-0.57:167:19Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:095.16:334.312:28-0.47:147:20Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:025.27:254.812:35-0.71:15-0.67:137:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:515.18:145.11:31-0.91:59-0.87:127:22New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:384.99:025.32:24-0.92:41-0.87:107:22New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:244.69:485.33:15-0.83:23-0.77:097:23Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:094.210:355.24:06-0.64:04-0.57:077:24Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:543.811:224.94:57-0.34:46-0.27:067:25Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:423.45:490.05:300.17:057:26Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:124.612:343.16:450.46:190.47:037:26First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:084.31:342.87:470.67:160.77:027:27First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:104.02:422.88:530.88:230.87:017:28First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:163.93:492.89:560.89:330.86:597:29First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:173.94:473.010:490.710:350.76:587:29Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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