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 (tomorrow) : 9:50 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 42m at 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 - May 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:043.83:463.79:260.69:480.86:197:54First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:583.84:374.110:110.410:450.56:187:55Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:503.95:254.510:560.211:390.36:177:55Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:394.06:115.011:39-0.16:167:56Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:264.16:565.412:290.012:23-0.36:157:57Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:144.27:435.71:18-0.31:08-0.56:147:58Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:014.28:305.92:06-0.41:54-0.76:147:59Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:504.29:196.02:56-0.52:42-0.76:137:59Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:414.210:105.93:46-0.53:33-0.66:128:00Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:354.111:045.64:38-0.54:27-0.56:118:01Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:334.15:32-0.35:26-0.26:108:02Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:005.312:364.06:29-0.26:300.06:098:02Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:015.01:434.17:28-0.17:400.26:088:03Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:034.62:504.28:28-0.18:530.36:088:04Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:074.33:544.59:25-0.110:030.36:078:05Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:094.14:524.710:19-0.111:060.36:068:06Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:064.05:444.911:09-0.16:058:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:583.96:315.112:030.211:54 AM-0.16:058:07Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:453.87:145.212:530.112:37-0.16:048:08New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:303.77:545.21:380.11:17-0.16:048:09New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:113.78:335.22:200.01:560.06:038:09New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:513.69:115.13:010.12:340.16:028:10New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:313.59:494.93:400.13:130.26:028:11Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:103.410:274.74:190.23:520.36:018:11Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:513.411:064.54:580.34:330.56:018:12Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:353.311:474.35:370.45:170.66:008:13Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:213.46:170.56:060.86:008:13First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:314.11:123.56:590.57:010.95:598:14First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:183.92:053.77:430.58:010.95:598:15First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:103.83:004.08:290.49:050.85:598:15First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:053.73:544.39:170.210:070.65:588:16Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 6:50 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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