Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 9:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:46 pm (4.4 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 - Feb 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:065.16:263.912:27-0.67:075:39New Moon1Fri
2Sat6:545.17:144.112:23-0.91:12-0.77:065:40New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:395.08:004.21:13-0.91:54-0.77:055:41New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:224.78:444.22:01-0.72:34-0.77:055:42Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:034.49:274.22:47-0.53:12-0.57:045:43Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:424.010:104.13:32-0.33:49-0.37:035:44Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:223.610:544.04:180.04:26-0.17:025:45Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:033.311:423.85:060.35:050.17:015:46First Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:482.95:590.55:490.27:005:47First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:343.712:402.76:590.76:390.46:595:48First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:323.71:402.68:040.87:360.46:585:49First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:333.72:442.69:070.78:370.36:575:50Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:303.93:432.810:010.69:350.26:565:51Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:214.14:353.010:480.310:270.06:555:52Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:074.35:213.311:290.111:16-0.36:545:53Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:494.56:053.712:07-0.26:535:54Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:304.76:474.012:02-0.512:44-0.46:525:55Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:104.87:294.412:47-0.71:21-0.66:515:56Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:514.78:134.61:33-0.81:59-0.86:505:57Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:334.68:584.82:19-0.82:38-0.86:495:58Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:164.49:464.93:08-0.73:20-0.86:485:58Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:034.110:394.94:00-0.54:06-0.76:465:59Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:553.711:374.84:57-0.34:57-0.66:456:00Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun11:543.46:00-0.15:54-0.46:446:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:414.71:013.27:100.17:00-0.36:436:02Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:514.62:143.28:220.18:12-0.26:426:03Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:014.63:263.39:300.19:23-0.36:406:04Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:044.64:293.610:29-0.110:27-0.46:396:05Waning Crescent28Thu
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 12:24 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 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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