Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:50 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 12m at 3:50 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:223.65:115.310:23-0.411:380.16:018:26Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:233.86:075.711:20-0.66:018:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:224.07:026.012:34-0.212:18-0.86:028:26Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:194.27:556.11:28-0.41:14-0.96:028:26Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:154.48:486.12:20-0.62:11-1.06:038:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:114.59:395.93:11-0.73:07-0.96:038:25Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:074.610:315.64:01-0.84:04-0.76:048:25Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:034.711:235.14:51-0.75:03-0.46:048:25Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:014.75:42-0.66:04-0.16:058:25Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:174.71:014.66:33-0.47:080.36:058:25Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:124.22:034.67:26-0.28:150.56:068:24Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:103.83:044.68:200.09:230.76:068:24Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:113.54:034.69:140.110:260.76:078:24Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:103.34:574.610:080.211:230.76:088:23Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:063.35:464.710:590.26:088:23Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:563.36:304.812:130.611:46 AM0.26:098:22Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:413.47:114.912:570.512:290.26:108:22New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:233.57:494.91:360.41:100.16:108:21New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:023.68:254.92:130.31:500.16:118:21New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:403.78:594.92:470.22:280.16:128:20New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:173.89:334.83:210.23:070.26:128:20Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:553.910:074.63:530.23:450.36:138:19Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:334.010:434.44:250.24:260.46:148:18Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:144.111:214.24:590.25:100.56:148:18Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:584.25:350.26:000.66:158:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:044.012:484.36:160.26:560.76:168:16First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:533.81:444.57:030.17:590.76:168:16First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:493.72:454.87:570.09:070.76:178:15First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:523.63:485.18:57-0.110:140.56:188:14Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:583.74:505.410:00-0.311:160.26:198:13Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:033.95:495.711:03-0.56:198:12Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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