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 3h 14m 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 - Mar 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:014.75:243.911:20-0.311:24-0.56:386:06Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:514.76:124.212:05-0.46:376:06New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:364.76:574.412:15-0.612:46-0.56:356:07New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:184.57:384.51:01-0.61:24-0.56:346:08New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:574.48:174.51:45-0.52:00-0.46:336:09New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:344.18:554.52:26-0.42:34-0.36:326:10Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:103.89:334.43:07-0.23:07-0.26:306:11Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:473.510:124.33:480.03:420.06:296:11Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:253.210:554.14:310.34:190.26:286:12Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:073.06:180.56:000.47:267:13First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:433.912:562.87:110.76:490.57:257:14First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:383.81:542.78:110.87:480.67:247:15First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:393.82:592.89:130.88:520.57:227:16First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:403.94:023.010:100.79:560.47:217:16Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:364.04:583.411:000.410:550.17:197:17Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:274.35:473.811:430.111:49-0.17:187:18Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:134.56:344.312:24-0.27:177:19Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:584.67:194.712:39-0.41:05-0.57:157:20Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:424.78:045.11:28-0.71:45-0.77:147:20Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:264.78:505.42:17-0.82:27-0.97:137:21Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:114.59:385.63:06-0.83:10-0.97:117:22Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:584.310:295.63:57-0.73:56-0.97:107:23Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:494.111:225.44:50-0.64:45-0.77:087:23Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:443.85:48-0.35:40-0.57:077:24Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:215.112:453.66:50-0.16:41-0.27:067:25Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:264.81:553.57:570.17:510.07:047:26Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:354.63:093.59:060.29:060.17:037:27Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:444.54:183.710:100.110:180.17:027:27Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:464.45:174.011:050.011:200.07:007:28Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:414.46:094.311:54-0.16:597:29Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:304.36:544.512:15-0.112:36-0.26:577:30Waning Crescent31Sun
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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