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 : 8:13 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 1:57 am (4.0 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 - Sep 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:034.07:285.11:080.612:560.36:437:35New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:424.28:045.01:450.51:380.36:447:34New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:194.48:384.92:170.52:170.36:457:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:554.59:114.72:480.42:550.46:457:31New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:294.69:434.53:170.53:330.56:467:30Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:044.610:164.23:460.54:120.76:477:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:404.610:503.94:160.64:520.96:477:27Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:194.611:283.74:480.85:371.16:487:26Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:034.65:240.96:271.26:497:24First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:113.512:554.56:070.97:261.46:507:23First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:043.31:564.66:591.08:321.46:507:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:073.33:014.78:020.99:391.26:517:20First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:163.44:055.09:100.710:371.06:527:19Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:213.75:035.310:160.511:290.76:527:17Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:204.15:565.511:180.16:537:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:144.76:465.712:150.312:16-0.26:547:14Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:065.27:345.71:000.01:12-0.46:547:13Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:565.68:225.61:43-0.22:06-0.56:557:12Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:466.09:095.42:27-0.43:00-0.46:567:10Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:376.19:585.03:11-0.43:54-0.36:577:09Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:296.110:494.63:57-0.34:510.06:577:07Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:255.911:444.24:46-0.15:510.46:587:06Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:255.65:390.26:570.76:597:04Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:463.91:315.36:400.58:070.96:597:03Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:563.72:415.17:480.79:171.07:007:02Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:093.63:494.99:010.910:201.07:017:00Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:163.84:484.910:090.911:130.97:026:59Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:124.05:384.911:070.811:570.87:026:57Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:594.26:214.911:570.77:036:56Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:394.56:594.812:340.712:400.67:046:55Waning Crescent30Mon
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 5:05 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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