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 21m at 8:13 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:423.111:174.14:500.44:380.26:376:06Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:272.95:410.65:220.36:366:07Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:104.112:232.76:420.66:170.36:356:08Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:134.11:292.77:520.67:230.26:346:08Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:214.32:412.89:010.58:340.06:326:09Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:284.63:483.210:020.29:43-0.36:316:10Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:294.94:493.610:55-0.110:47-0.66:306:11Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:245.15:444.211:43-0.411:46-0.96:286:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:155.36:364.712:29-0.76:276:13New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:045.28:265.112:41-1.12:13-1.07:267:13New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:525.19:165.42:36-1.22:56-1.17:247:14New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:394.810:065.53:29-1.13:41-1.07:237:15Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:274.310:585.44:24-0.84:26-0.87:227:16Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:183.911:525.15:20-0.55:13-0.67:207:17Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:123.56:19-0.16:05-0.27:197:18First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:514.81:143.17:240.27:040.17:177:18First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:564.52:242.98:350.58:120.47:167:19First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:054.23:372.99:450.69:250.57:157:20First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:134.14:423.010:460.510:320.57:137:21Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:114.15:363.211:370.511:290.37:127:22Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:004.26:213.512:190.37:117:22Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:414.27:003.812:170.212:540.27:097:23Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:184.27:354.012:590.11:260.17:087:24Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:524.28:084.31:380.01:550.07:067:25Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:244.18:414.42:150.02:230.07:057:25Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:563.99:134.52:520.02:510.07:047:26Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:283.89:474.63:280.03:200.07:027:27Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:013.510:224.64:050.13:510.17:017:28Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:363.311:014.64:450.34:240.27:007:29Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:163.111:474.55:290.45:040.36:587:29Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:043.06:190.55:520.46:577:30Third Quarter31Sun
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 11:31 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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