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 22m 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 - Nov 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:034.312:375.45:590.27:060.47:306:16First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:114.31:425.17:090.58:090.57:316:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:214.31:484.87:230.68:090.56:325:14First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:284.52:514.68:340.69:040.46:335:13Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:284.83:474.59:380.69:540.36:345:13Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:215.04:384.410:350.510:380.36:355:12Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:075.25:234.311:240.411:180.36:355:11Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:495.36:054.212:090.46:365:10Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:285.46:444.112:500.46:375:09Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:055.47:224.012:320.31:290.46:385:09Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:425.37:593.91:080.42:070.46:395:08Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:195.28:363.81:440.42:460.56:405:07Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:575.09:153.72:210.63:250.76:415:06Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:364.89:573.63:000.74:050.86:425:06Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:184.610:423.53:420.84:470.96:435:05Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:034.411:333.54:291.05:320.96:445:05Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:524.35:221.06:190.96:455:04Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:293.712:454.26:231.07:070.86:465:03Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:263.91:404.17:271.07:560.66:475:03Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:234.32:374.18:320.88:450.36:485:02Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:174.83:324.29:330.59:340.06:495:02Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:095.34:264.210:300.210:23-0.36:505:02Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:015.75:184.311:24-0.111:13-0.56:515:01New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:526.16:104.412:17-0.36:525:01New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:436.37:024.512:04-0.71:09-0.56:535:01New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:356.47:554.512:56-0.82:01-0.56:535:00New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:286.28:504.41:49-0.72:54-0.46:545:00Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:226.09:484.42:45-0.63:48-0.36:555:00Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:185.610:494.33:44-0.34:43-0.26:565:00Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:165.111:544.34:460.05:400.06:574:59First Quarter30Sat
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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