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 3h 35m 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 - Jun 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:224.33:144.68:40-0.29:250.35:588:17First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:244.04:155.09:34-0.310:330.25:588:18Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:253.95:125.310:27-0.411:360.15:578:18Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:243.86:055.511:20-0.45:578:19Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:203.76:565.612:340.012:11-0.45:578:19Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:133.77:445.61:26-0.11:00-0.45:578:20Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:023.68:315.62:15-0.11:48-0.35:578:20Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:503.69:165.43:02-0.12:34-0.25:578:21Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:373.69:595.13:470.03:200.05:568:21Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:233.510:424.94:300.14:060.25:568:22Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:093.511:244.55:120.24:520.45:568:22Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:563.55:530.35:410.65:568:23Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:064.212:463.56:330.46:330.85:568:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:493.91:373.67:130.57:311.05:568:23Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:353.62:283.87:540.58:321.05:578:24Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:243.43:204.08:360.59:341.05:578:24Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:163.24:104.29:210.410:320.95:578:24Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:093.24:584.510:060.311:260.75:578:25Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:013.25:454.910:530.15:578:25Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:523.26:315.212:160.511:41 AM0.05:578:25Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:423.47:175.41:030.312:29-0.25:588:25New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:303.58:035.61:480.11:18-0.45:588:26New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:193.78:505.72:33-0.12:07-0.55:588:26New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:093.99:375.63:19-0.32:59-0.55:588:26Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:004.010:255.54:04-0.33:52-0.45:598:26Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:544.211:155.24:50-0.44:48-0.35:598:26Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:514.45:38-0.45:480.05:598:26Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:074.812:514.56:27-0.46:530.26:008:26First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:024.41:534.77:18-0.48:030.36:008:26First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:004.02:564.98:12-0.39:140.46:018:26First Quarter30Fri
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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