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 55m 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 - Mar 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:033.310:344.24:080.24:000.06:376:06Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:453.111:234.24:550.44:410.16:366:07First Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:352.95:490.55:310.16:356:08First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:214.212:352.96:530.56:330.16:336:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:274.31:462.98:020.57:430.06:326:09First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:364.52:573.29:090.38:55-0.26:316:10Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:414.74:033.610:080.010:03-0.56:306:11Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:404.95:024.111:00-0.411:06-0.86:286:12Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:355.15:574.711:48-0.76:276:13Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:255.16:495.112:04-1.012:34-0.96:266:14Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:145.17:395.412:59-1.11:19-1.16:246:14Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:024.89:295.61:53-1.13:04-1.17:237:15Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:504.510:195.53:46-0.93:49-1.07:227:16Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:394.111:115.24:39-0.74:35-0.77:207:17Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:303.75:35-0.35:24-0.47:197:18Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:054.912:253.36:340.16:180.07:177:18Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:044.51:283.17:380.47:190.37:167:19Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:094.22:382.98:450.68:280.57:157:20Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:164.03:463.09:500.69:380.57:137:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:194.04:463.110:460.610:400.57:127:22Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:124.05:363.411:330.511:330.47:117:22Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:584.06:183.712:110.37:097:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:374.16:564.012:190.212:450.27:087:24Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:134.17:314.21:000.11:160.17:067:25New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:474.08:054.51:390.01:460.07:057:25New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:204.08:384.62:16-0.12:16-0.17:047:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:533.99:124.72:53-0.12:46-0.17:027:27New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:273.79:484.83:300.03:180.07:017:28Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:023.510:264.84:090.13:520.06:597:29Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:413.411:104.74:500.24:310.16:587:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:263.25:370.35:160.26:577:30Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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