Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 2:54 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:154.33:384.69:190.79:510.57:306:16Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:134.84:344.710:240.410:410.17:316:15Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:085.45:294.811:240.111:30-0.27:326:14Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:015.95:214.811:21-0.111:19-0.46:335:13New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:526.36:134.812:15-0.36:345:12New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:446.57:054.712:08-0.61:09-0.46:355:11New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:366.67:574.612:58-0.62:02-0.46:365:11New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:296.48:514.51:50-0.62:56-0.26:375:10Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:236.19:474.32:44-0.43:510.06:385:09Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:205.710:484.23:40-0.14:490.26:395:08Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:195.311:534.14:420.35:480.46:395:08First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:204.85:480.66:470.56:405:07First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:004.11:234.56:590.87:440.66:415:06First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:044.22:224.28:080.98:370.66:425:06First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:024.33:174.09:110.99:230.66:435:05Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:524.54:053.910:060.810:040.56:445:04Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:364.74:493.810:550.710:420.56:455:04Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:164.95:293.811:380.611:180.46:465:03Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:545.06:073.812:170.56:475:03Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:305.16:443.712:550.46:485:02Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:065.27:213.712:290.31:330.46:495:02Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:425.27:583.71:050.32:100.46:505:01Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:195.18:363.61:420.42:470.56:515:01Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:575.09:163.52:200.43:260.56:525:01Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:384.910:003.53:010.54:070.66:535:00Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:224.710:503.63:470.64:500.66:545:00Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:104.611:453.84:390.65:360.56:555:00Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:034.45:400.76:260.46:555:00Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:454.01:014.26:460.67:180.26:565:00Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:464.42:014.17:560.58:110.06:574:59Third 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 5:58 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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