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 - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:043.39:254.93:200.32:440.26:018:26Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:433.310:014.83:550.33:240.36:018:26Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:223.410:374.74:300.34:050.36:028:26Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:043.611:154.55:030.24:500.46:028:26Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:483.711:564.25:380.25:390.56:038:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:374.06:160.26:350.66:038:25Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:424.01:304.36:580.17:370.76:048:25Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:343.82:284.67:450.08:450.66:048:25Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:323.63:284.98:38-0.19:550.56:058:25Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:353.54:305.39:35-0.311:010.36:058:24Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:403.55:305.610:36-0.46:068:24Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:433.66:295.912:030.111:36 AM-0.66:078:24Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:443.87:256.01:01-0.112:36-0.76:078:23New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:424.08:186.01:54-0.31:35-0.86:088:23New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:374.29:105.92:45-0.42:31-0.86:088:23New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:324.310:005.63:34-0.53:27-0.66:098:22Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:274.410:495.24:22-0.44:23-0.36:108:22Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:214.511:384.75:08-0.35:200.06:108:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:164.45:54-0.26:190.36:118:21First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:274.21:124.46:400.07:220.66:128:20First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:183.72:094.47:260.28:270.96:128:19First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:123.43:074.48:150.49:331.06:138:19First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:103.14:034.49:060.510:351.06:148:18Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:083.04:564.59:580.511:300.96:148:18Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:033.05:454.610:490.56:158:17Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:533.16:294.712:180.811:37 AM0.46:168:16Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:383.27:104.91:000.712:230.36:178:15Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:203.47:485.01:380.51:050.26:178:15Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:593.58:245.02:140.41:460.26:188:14Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:383.78:595.02:480.32:260.16:198:13Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:163.99:334.93:200.23:060.26:208:12Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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