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 6h 09m 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:216.19:434.92:55-0.33:40-0.17:046:54Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:116.010:314.53:39-0.14:330.17:056:53Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:015.711:224.14:250.25:280.57:066:51Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:555.45:130.56:280.87:066:50Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:183.812:545.06:060.87:321.17:076:49Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:203.51:594.87:071.18:391.27:086:47Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:293.43:054.68:151.29:411.37:096:46Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:353.54:054.69:231.210:341.27:096:45Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:313.74:564.610:231.111:171.17:106:43Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:194.05:404.611:141.011:540.97:116:42Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:594.36:184.711:590.87:126:41Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:364.66:534.712:260.812:400.77:126:39Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:114.87:274.712:570.61:190.57:136:38New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:465.18:014.61:270.51:570.57:146:37New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:205.38:354.41:570.42:360.57:156:36New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:565.49:114.32:280.43:150.57:166:34New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:345.49:494.13:020.43:570.67:176:33Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:165.410:323.93:390.54:430.77:176:32Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:035.411:213.74:210.65:340.87:186:31Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:575.35:100.66:320.97:196:30First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:183.612:595.26:090.77:371.07:206:28First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:263.72:075.17:180.88:430.97:216:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:393.93:155.18:330.79:440.77:226:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:484.24:185.29:470.510:380.47:226:25Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:494.75:155.210:540.211:270.17:236:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:455.36:085.211:550.07:246:23Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:365.76:585.112:13-0.112:51-0.27:256:22Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:246.07:454.912:57-0.21:43-0.27:266:21Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:126.28:324.71:41-0.32:34-0.27:276:19Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:586.19:194.42:24-0.23:240.07:286:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:455.910:064.13:080.04:140.27:296:17Waning 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 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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