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 1h 12m 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 - Aug 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:563.45:395.010:490.26:218:11Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:533.56:295.112:090.511:44 AM0.16:218:10Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:433.67:145.112:560.412:330.16:228:09Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:283.77:545.11:380.41:180.16:238:08Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:093.98:315.02:150.32:000.16:248:07Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:474.09:064.82:500.32:400.26:248:06Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:244.19:404.63:220.33:190.36:258:05Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:014.210:134.43:530.33:580.46:268:04Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:384.210:464.14:230.44:380.66:278:03Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:174.211:223.94:550.45:210.86:278:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:594.25:280.56:081.06:288:01Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:013.612:464.36:060.67:021.16:298:00Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:473.41:394.46:500.68:031.26:307:59Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:413.22:394.57:430.69:091.16:307:58Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:433.23:424.78:430.510:141.06:317:57Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:493.34:425.09:460.311:110.76:327:56Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:523.65:375.410:490.06:327:54Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:504.06:305.612:030.411:48 AM-0.36:337:53Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:454.47:195.812:500.112:45-0.56:347:52New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:384.98:085.81:36-0.21:41-0.66:357:51New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:305.38:565.72:21-0.52:35-0.76:357:50New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:215.59:445.43:06-0.63:30-0.66:367:48Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:145.710:335.03:51-0.64:26-0.36:377:47Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:095.611:254.64:39-0.55:240.06:387:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:065.55:29-0.36:270.36:387:45First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:214.11:085.36:230.07:340.66:397:43First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:233.82:145.17:230.38:450.86:407:42First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:313.63:224.98:290.59:540.96:407:41First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:413.54:264.99:360.610:550.96:417:39Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:443.65:214.910:380.611:460.86:427:38Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:383.86:094.911:330.56:437:37Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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