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 4h 09m 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 - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:324.21:423.47:470.47:490.07:165:10First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:324.22:423.28:530.58:420.17:165:11Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:284.23:393.19:520.59:330.17:165:12Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:184.34:303.110:440.410:200.17:165:12Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:034.45:163.111:290.311:040.07:165:13Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:454.55:583.212:100.27:175:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:234.66:373.312:470.07:175:15Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:004.67:143.412:25-0.21:230.07:175:16Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:354.67:513.51:03-0.21:57-0.17:165:17Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:104.68:283.51:40-0.22:30-0.17:165:18Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:444.59:053.62:18-0.13:03-0.27:165:18Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:204.39:453.72:58-0.13:37-0.27:165:19Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:584.110:283.83:410.04:13-0.27:165:20Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:403.911:173.94:280.14:53-0.27:165:21Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:273.65:220.25:38-0.27:165:22Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:114.112:223.46:240.36:30-0.37:155:23Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:124.31:243.37:320.37:29-0.47:155:24Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:164.62:303.38:420.18:32-0.57:155:25Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:214.93:373.49:49-0.19:36-0.77:145:26Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:235.24:403.610:50-0.410:38-0.97:145:27Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:205.45:393.911:45-0.711:37-1.17:145:28New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:155.66:354.212:37-0.97:135:29New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:075.67:284.412:34-1.21:26-1.07:135:30New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:575.48:204.51:28-1.22:13-1.17:125:31New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:455.29:124.62:22-1.13:00-1.07:125:32Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:334.810:034.53:15-0.83:46-0.87:115:33Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:214.310:564.34:09-0.54:32-0.67:105:34Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:103.811:514.15:05-0.25:19-0.47:105:35First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:033.46:050.26:08-0.17:095:36First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:494.012:593.07:090.47:010.17:085:37First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:493.92:012.88:150.67:580.27:085:38First Quarter31Fri
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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