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 2h 35m 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 - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:244.72:003.48:010.47:500.46:197:54Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:294.63:093.79:000.39:050.36:187:55Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:334.54:134.29:560.010:170.16:177:56Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:344.55:114.810:47-0.211:23-0.16:167:57Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:314.56:055.311:36-0.56:157:58Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:254.46:575.712:23-0.412:23-0.66:147:58New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:164.37:466.01:19-0.51:10-0.76:137:59New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:074.28:356.02:12-0.61:56-0.76:128:00New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:564.09:245.93:04-0.52:43-0.66:118:01New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:463.810:135.63:56-0.33:31-0.36:108:01Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:373.611:045.34:47-0.14:200.06:098:02Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:313.411:564.85:400.15:130.36:098:03Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:293.26:340.46:090.66:088:04First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:514.51:303.27:290.57:120.86:078:05First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:484.12:333.38:230.68:190.96:068:05First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:453.93:313.59:130.69:251.06:068:06First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:393.74:223.79:570.610:250.96:058:07Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:283.65:074.010:370.511:180.86:048:08Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:133.55:484.411:130.46:048:08Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:553.56:264.712:050.611:49 AM0.36:038:09Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:363.57:034.912:480.412:240.26:038:10Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:153.57:415.11:300.31:000.16:028:10Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:553.48:195.22:100.21:370.06:018:11Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:353.48:595.32:510.12:160.06:018:12Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:173.49:425.33:330.12:580.06:008:13Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:013.310:275.24:170.13:430.06:008:13Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:503.311:165.15:030.24:330.16:008:14Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:443.45:520.25:290.25:598:15Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:094.912:443.66:430.26:330.35:598:15Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:064.71:483.87:360.17:430.45:588:16Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:054.52:534.28:300.08:560.45:588:16Third Quarter31Fri
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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