Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 22m at 9:00 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:043.95:354.011:150.511:410.56:197:54Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:473.96:154.411:500.36:187:55Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:273.96:534.812:260.312:250.16:177:55Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:073.97:315.11:100.11:00-0.16:167:56Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:473.98:115.41:530.01:36-0.26:157:57Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:283.88:535.62:36-0.12:15-0.36:147:58Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:113.79:375.63:21-0.22:57-0.36:147:59Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:573.610:255.54:09-0.13:42-0.26:137:59Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:473.511:185.44:590.04:33-0.16:128:00Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:443.45:540.15:300.16:118:01Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:155.112:483.56:530.26:360.26:108:02Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:184.91:583.67:540.27:490.36:098:02Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:234.73:073.98:540.19:040.36:088:03Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:284.54:124.39:500.010:160.26:088:04Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:284.45:094.710:41-0.211:210.16:078:05Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:254.26:015.111:29-0.36:068:05Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:174.16:495.412:190.012:14-0.46:068:06Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:064.07:345.51:12-0.112:57-0.46:058:07New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:523.88:185.62:01-0.21:39-0.36:048:08New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:373.79:005.42:47-0.12:20-0.26:048:08New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:203.59:425.33:320.03:010.06:038:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:043.410:255.04:170.13:420.26:028:10Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:483.211:084.75:010.34:250.46:028:11Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:353.111:544.45:470.55:110.66:018:11Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:263.16:330.66:030.86:018:12First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:424.21:213.17:210.77:001.06:008:13First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:324.02:183.28:070.78:021.06:008:13First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:243.83:123.58:510.69:061.05:598:14First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:153.74:033.89:330.510:070.95:598:15First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:063.64:494.210:140.411:030.75:598:15Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:543.65:334.610:540.211:540.45:588:16Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 11:57 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 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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