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 : 10:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 40m at 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 - Aug 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:184.29:355.03:160.03:130.06:208:11Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:004.410:144.83:51-0.13:580.16:218:11Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:444.610:564.64:27-0.14:460.26:228:10Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:324.711:424.35:07-0.15:390.36:228:09Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:254.85:52-0.16:380.56:238:08First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:344.01:254.96:42-0.17:430.66:248:07First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:333.82:295.17:39-0.18:540.66:258:06First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:393.73:365.28:43-0.110:040.56:258:05Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:483.74:405.49:49-0.211:080.36:268:04Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:553.95:415.610:54-0.36:278:03Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:574.16:365.712:050.111:56 AM-0.46:288:02Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:544.47:275.712:57-0.112:53-0.56:288:01Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:464.78:155.61:45-0.21:46-0.56:297:59Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:364.89:005.42:30-0.32:37-0.46:307:58Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:234.99:445.13:12-0.33:26-0.26:317:57Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:104.910:264.73:54-0.24:150.16:317:56Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:564.811:094.34:340.05:040.46:327:55Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:434.611:523.95:140.25:540.76:337:54Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:324.55:560.56:481.06:347:53Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:393.61:254.46:400.67:481.26:347:51Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:303.42:234.37:310.88:511.36:357:50Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:293.23:234.38:270.99:531.36:367:49Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:303.24:194.49:250.810:471.16:367:48Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:283.45:094.610:210.711:331.06:377:46Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:193.65:534.811:130.66:387:45Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:053.96:345.012:140.812:000.46:397:44Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:474.27:135.112:510.512:440.26:397:43New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:284.57:515.21:260.31:280.16:407:41New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:094.88:305.12:020.12:110.06:417:40New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:505.09:095.02:380.02:560.06:417:39New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:345.29:514.93:15-0.13:430.06:427:37Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 6:55 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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