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 5h 57m 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 - Apr 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:004.612:193.16:310.46:100.26:557:31First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:584.61:223.27:320.57:150.36:547:32First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:034.52:323.38:370.48:280.26:537:32First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:104.63:433.79:390.29:430.06:517:33Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:164.64:474.210:360.010:52-0.26:507:34Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:154.75:454.711:28-0.311:55-0.56:497:35Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:104.86:395.312:17-0.66:477:36Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:024.77:305.612:53-0.71:03-0.86:467:36Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:524.68:195.91:48-0.81:49-0.96:457:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:414.49:085.92:40-0.82:34-0.86:437:38Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:294.29:565.73:32-0.63:20-0.66:427:39Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:183.910:465.44:23-0.44:07-0.46:417:39Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:083.611:375.05:15-0.14:560.06:397:40Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:023.46:100.25:490.36:387:41Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:324.61:023.27:070.56:480.66:377:42Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:314.32:073.18:070.67:540.86:367:43Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:334.03:113.29:050.79:030.86:347:43Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:323.94:093.49:570.710:060.86:337:44Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:263.84:593.710:410.611:020.76:327:45Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:133.85:424.011:200.511:500.56:317:46Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:543.86:204.311:550.36:307:46Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:333.86:574.612:340.412:290.26:287:47Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:113.87:334.91:140.21:020.16:277:48New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:473.78:095.11:540.11:360.06:267:49New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:243.78:465.22:330.12:110.06:257:50New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:023.69:255.23:120.02:480.06:247:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:423.510:075.23:540.13:280.06:237:51Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:263.510:535.14:380.14:120.16:227:52Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:153.411:455.05:260.25:020.16:217:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:113.46:180.36:000.26:207:54First Quarter30Sun
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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