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 : 9:00 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 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 - Nov 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:165.27:314.112:460.51:370.57:306:16Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:525.38:074.01:190.42:150.57:316:15Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:285.48:433.91:540.42:530.57:326:14Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:065.49:213.92:290.43:330.57:336:13Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:465.39:033.82:080.43:150.66:345:12Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:305.39:493.72:490.54:000.76:355:11Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:195.110:423.73:370.64:500.76:365:10Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:135.011:433.84:320.65:440.76:375:10Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:124.85:360.76:400.66:385:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:484.01:144.76:460.77:360.56:395:08Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:544.42:174.67:590.68:310.26:405:07Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:574.93:174.69:090.49:240.06:415:07Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:555.44:144.610:130.110:14-0.26:425:06Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:495.85:084.511:11-0.111:04-0.46:435:05Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:416.16:014.512:06-0.26:445:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:326.36:524.412:59-0.36:445:04New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:226.27:424.312:42-0.51:49-0.26:455:04New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:116.08:324.11:31-0.42:40-0.16:465:03Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:015.79:234.02:21-0.13:300.16:475:03Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:515.310:163.83:110.14:210.36:485:02Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:424.911:123.74:040.45:120.56:495:02Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:354.55:010.76:040.76:505:01First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:113.612:294.26:030.96:550.86:515:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:113.71:243.97:081.07:430.86:525:01First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:083.82:173.78:121.18:280.76:535:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:594.13:073.69:111.09:100.66:545:00Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:454.33:543.510:030.99:490.56:555:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:284.64:383.510:500.710:280.46:565:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:084.85:193.611:330.511:070.36:574:59Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:475.06:003.612:140.46:574:59Full Moon30Thu
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 5:54 pm — 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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