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 2h 11m 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 - Apr 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:134.37:354.71:03-0.21:15-0.26:567:30New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:524.28:134.81:47-0.21:50-0.26:557:31New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:304.08:494.92:28-0.22:24-0.26:537:32New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:063.99:244.83:07-0.12:56-0.16:527:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:413.710:004.73:450.03:300.16:517:34Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:173.510:384.64:230.24:040.26:497:34Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:553.311:184.45:030.44:410.46:487:35Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:363.15:460.65:230.56:477:36Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:024.212:233.06:330.76:110.76:457:37First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:534.11:183.07:250.87:070.76:447:37First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:484.02:203.18:210.88:120.76:437:38First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:484.03:223.49:150.69:190.66:417:39First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:464.14:193.810:060.410:230.36:407:40Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:424.25:134.310:540.111:210.06:397:41Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:344.36:034.911:39-0.26:387:41Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:244.56:525.412:17-0.312:25-0.56:367:42Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:134.57:405.81:09-0.51:10-0.76:357:43Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:014.58:306.02:01-0.71:57-0.96:347:44Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:514.49:206.12:53-0.82:45-0.96:337:44Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:424.310:136.03:46-0.73:35-0.86:317:45Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:364.111:085.74:40-0.54:29-0.66:307:46Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:344.05:37-0.35:27-0.36:297:47Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:065.312:383.86:37-0.16:310.06:287:48Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:084.91:463.87:390.17:420.36:277:48Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:144.62:563.98:410.18:550.46:267:49Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:194.34:014.09:400.210:050.46:247:50Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:194.14:584.310:330.111:060.46:237:51Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:134.05:474.511:200.16:227:52Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:013.96:314.712:000.312:010.16:217:52Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:453.87:104.912:470.212:390.06:207:53New Moon30Tue
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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