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 2h 26m 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 - Jul 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:033.73:585.09:08-0.210:230.46:018:26Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:063.54:575.210:05-0.211:270.36:018:26Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:083.45:525.311:01-0.26:028:26Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:053.46:435.312:230.211:54 AM-0.26:028:26Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:583.57:305.31:140.212:45-0.26:038:26Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:463.58:145.32:000.11:32-0.16:038:25Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:313.68:555.12:420.12:17-0.16:048:25Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:143.69:345.03:220.13:000.16:058:25Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:553.710:124.73:590.13:420.26:058:25Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:363.710:484.44:350.24:240.46:068:24Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:173.711:254.15:090.35:080.66:068:24Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:003.85:430.35:550.86:078:24Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:033.812:463.86:180.46:460.96:088:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:443.61:343.96:560.57:431.16:088:23Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:303.32:274.17:390.58:451.16:098:22Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:223.13:224.38:270.49:491.06:098:22Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:203.14:174.69:200.310:490.86:108:21Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:203.15:124.910:150.211:440.66:118:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:183.36:045.211:11-0.16:118:20Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:143.56:545.512:340.312:06-0.36:128:20New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:073.87:425.71:210.01:00-0.56:138:19New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:594.18:305.82:07-0.21:53-0.66:138:19New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:504.49:185.72:52-0.42:47-0.76:148:18New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:434.710:065.53:37-0.53:42-0.66:158:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:364.910:555.14:23-0.64:39-0.46:168:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:325.011:464.75:09-0.65:38-0.16:168:16Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:305.05:58-0.56:420.26:178:15First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:414.21:325.06:50-0.37:500.46:188:14First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:413.82:365.07:46-0.19:020.66:188:13First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:453.53:415.08:460.010:110.66:198:13Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:533.44:435.09:490.111:140.66:208:12Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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