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 10:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:50 am (3.3 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 - Dec 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:164.75:540.36:380.16:584:59First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:004.31:184.37:050.57:350.26:594:59First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:054.42:204.08:160.68:290.27:004:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:044.53:183.89:210.69:190.27:004:59Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:574.74:103.610:180.510:050.27:014:59Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:444.84:583.611:080.410:480.27:024:59Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:274.95:413.511:520.311:280.17:034:59Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:075.06:213.512:330.37:044:59Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:445.06:593.512:060.11:110.27:044:59Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:215.07:373.512:440.11:480.27:054:59Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:574.98:143.51:210.12:240.27:065:00Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:334.88:523.51:590.23:000.37:075:00Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:104.79:313.52:370.33:360.37:075:00Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:474.510:133.53:180.44:120.37:085:00Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:274.310:593.64:020.54:510.37:095:01Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:114.111:503.74:520.65:320.37:095:01Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:003.95:480.66:170.27:105:01Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:454.012:553.76:520.67:070.17:115:02Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:444.31:543.67:590.58:01-0.17:115:02Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:444.72:563.69:050.38:57-0.37:125:03Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:425.13:563.710:080.09:54-0.67:125:03Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:395.54:553.811:06-0.310:50-0.87:135:04Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:345.85:524.012:01-0.57:135:04New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:286.06:474.212:54-0.77:145:05New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:216.07:414.312:42-1.11:45-0.87:145:05New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:135.98:364.41:37-1.12:36-0.87:145:06Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:055.69:324.42:33-0.93:26-0.77:155:07Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:575.110:294.33:30-0.74:16-0.67:155:07Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:504.611:284.34:29-0.35:07-0.47:155:08Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:444.15:320.05:59-0.27:165:09First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:294.212:413.76:380.36:52-0.17:165:09First Quarter31Tue
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 12:57 am — 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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