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 : 9:00 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 17m at 2:49 pm (4.3 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 - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:544.910:183.33:120.44:290.56:584:59Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:424.611:103.34:000.65:170.76:594:59Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:314.34:520.86:060.86:594:59Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:063.312:224.05:511.06:530.87:004:59Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:043.41:153.86:541.17:390.87:014:59Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:003.62:063.67:581.08:210.77:024:59Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:503.82:563.58:580.99:020.57:034:59Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:364.23:443.59:520.79:420.37:034:59Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:204.54:293.510:410.510:210.27:044:59Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:024.95:133.511:270.311:020.07:054:59Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:445.25:573.612:120.17:065:00New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:275.46:423.612:560.07:065:00New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:115.67:283.612:29-0.31:42-0.17:075:00New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:585.68:153.71:15-0.42:28-0.27:085:00Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:465.69:073.72:04-0.43:17-0.27:095:01Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:375.410:023.72:56-0.34:07-0.17:095:01Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:315.111:023.83:53-0.24:59-0.17:105:01Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:274.84:560.05:53-0.17:105:02First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:064.012:274.46:050.26:48-0.17:115:02First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:124.21:284.17:180.37:43-0.27:115:03First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:174.52:313.88:320.38:37-0.27:125:03Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:184.83:323.69:390.29:30-0.37:135:04Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:145.04:293.510:400.010:21-0.37:135:04Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:065.25:223.511:35-0.111:10-0.37:135:05Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:545.36:113.412:24-0.17:145:05Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:405.36:583.41:10-0.27:145:06Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:235.27:413.412:42-0.31:53-0.17:155:06Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:055.08:233.31:25-0.22:350.07:155:07Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:464.89:053.32:07-0.13:150.17:155:08Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:264.69:473.22:500.13:540.27:155:08Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:064.310:303.33:330.24:330.37:165:09Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 5:54 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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