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 23m at 9:00 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:54 am (3.6 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 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:173.61:034.16:250.57:161.16:208:11Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:023.41:564.17:080.68:161.26:218:10Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:533.22:524.27:560.79:201.26:228:09Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:503.13:494.38:500.610:211.16:238:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:513.14:434.59:460.611:140.96:238:08Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:483.25:334.810:410.46:248:07Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:413.56:195.112:010.711:33 AM0.26:258:06Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:303.87:035.312:440.412:24-0.16:268:05New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:174.17:465.41:240.21:12-0.26:268:04New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:034.58:295.52:04-0.12:01-0.46:278:02New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:504.89:125.42:44-0.32:51-0.46:288:01New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:385.09:575.23:25-0.43:42-0.36:298:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:275.210:444.94:07-0.44:35-0.26:297:59Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:205.311:344.54:52-0.45:320.16:307:58Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:175.35:41-0.36:340.36:317:57First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:294.11:195.26:35-0.17:420.66:327:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:313.82:265.27:350.08:540.76:327:55First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:403.73:345.28:400.110:040.76:337:53Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:503.74:395.29:480.211:070.66:347:52Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:563.85:375.210:520.16:347:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:544.06:285.312:010.411:50 AM0.16:357:50Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:454.27:145.312:480.312:420.06:367:49Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:314.47:565.21:300.21:290.06:377:47Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:134.58:345.02:090.22:130.16:377:46Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:534.69:114.82:440.22:550.26:387:45Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:314.79:464.63:180.23:360.36:397:44Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:094.710:214.33:510.34:160.56:407:42Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:484.610:574.04:230.54:580.86:407:41Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:284.511:363.74:580.65:431.06:417:40Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:144.45:350.86:331.26:427:38Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:193.51:054.46:180.97:301.36:427:37Third Quarter31Fri
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 11:57 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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