Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:23 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 47m at 1:01 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:573.78:185.12:040.11:430.06:197:54Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:353.68:545.12:440.12:170.16:187:55Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:113.49:305.03:230.22:520.26:177:56Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:483.310:084.84:020.33:270.36:167:56Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:273.210:484.64:420.44:050.56:157:57Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:083.111:304.45:240.64:470.66:147:58Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:543.06:080.75:330.86:137:59Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:174.312:463.06:550.86:270.96:128:00Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:074.11:443.17:440.77:290.96:128:00Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:014.02:433.48:320.68:360.86:118:01Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:574.03:403.89:190.49:420.66:108:02Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:534.04:334.410:050.210:440.46:098:03Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:474.05:244.910:51-0.111:430.16:088:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:394.06:145.511:37-0.36:078:04Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:314.07:045.912:38-0.212:24-0.66:078:05New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:224.07:546.11:31-0.41:12-0.76:068:06New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:144.08:466.22:24-0.52:03-0.86:058:06New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:064.09:396.13:17-0.52:55-0.76:058:07Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:013.910:345.94:11-0.43:50-0.66:048:08Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:003.811:315.55:07-0.34:49-0.36:038:09Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:023.86:04-0.25:520.06:038:09Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:305.11:083.87:020.07:010.26:028:10First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:314.72:163.97:590.18:130.56:028:11First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:324.33:214.18:550.19:250.66:018:12First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:324.04:194.39:460.110:300.66:018:12Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:283.75:104.610:330.111:280.56:008:13Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:193.65:564.811:160.16:008:14Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:063.46:384.912:190.411:56 AM0.15:598:14Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:503.47:175.01:050.412:340.15:598:15Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:303.37:545.01:470.31:110.25:598:16Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:103.38:315.02:260.31:480.25:588:16Full Moon31Sun
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 4:12 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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