Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 51m at 9:50 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:39 pm (4.5 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 - Sep 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:425.38:095.71:32-0.41:48-0.66:437:36Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:335.58:575.52:18-0.42:41-0.56:437:35Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:225.69:445.23:04-0.43:33-0.36:447:34Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:125.510:314.83:48-0.34:250.06:457:32Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:025.311:194.44:330.05:170.36:467:31Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:545.15:200.26:130.76:467:29Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:094.012:494.86:090.57:121.06:477:28Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:043.71:484.67:020.88:151.26:487:27Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:053.52:504.58:010.99:181.26:487:25Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:083.53:494.59:031.010:151.26:497:24Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:073.64:424.510:020.911:031.16:507:22Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:583.85:284.610:550.811:450.96:507:21Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:434.06:094.711:420.76:517:20Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:244.36:474.812:220.812:240.56:527:18Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:024.67:234.912:560.61:050.46:537:17New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:394.87:584.91:290.41:440.36:537:15New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:165.08:344.82:020.32:240.36:547:14New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:545.29:114.72:350.23:050.36:557:13New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:345.39:504.63:100.23:470.46:557:11Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:175.410:324.43:490.24:340.56:567:10Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:055.411:204.24:310.35:240.66:577:08Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:585.35:190.36:220.76:587:07First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:164.112:585.26:150.47:250.86:587:05First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:194.02:055.27:200.58:320.86:597:04First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:294.13:135.28:300.59:380.67:007:03First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:394.34:175.39:420.310:370.47:007:01Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:444.75:165.410:480.111:300.27:017:00Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:425.16:105.511:490.07:026:58Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:355.57:005.412:190.012:45-0.27:036:57Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:245.77:485.31:05-0.21:37-0.27:036:56Full Moon30Tue
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 1:14 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 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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