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 3h 10m 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 - Nov 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:175.69:374.22:440.23:420.37:306:16Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:595.49:204.02:250.43:260.56:315:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:435.110:053.83:070.64:110.76:325:15Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:284.810:533.73:510.84:570.96:325:14Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:164.511:463.64:401.05:471.06:335:13Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:084.35:341.26:371.16:345:12Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:443.61:024.26:351.27:281.16:355:11Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:423.81:574.17:381.28:151.06:365:10Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:364.02:494.18:391.18:590.86:375:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:254.33:374.19:340.99:410.66:385:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:104.74:234.210:240.710:220.36:395:08Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:535.15:084.311:110.411:040.16:405:07Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:365.55:524.311:570.211:46-0.16:415:07New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:205.86:374.412:420.06:425:06New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:056.07:234.412:30-0.31:29-0.16:435:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:526.08:114.41:16-0.32:17-0.26:445:05Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:416.09:034.32:04-0.33:07-0.16:455:04Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:335.89:584.32:56-0.23:590.06:465:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:285.510:594.33:53-0.14:550.06:475:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:275.24:560.15:530.16:485:03First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:054.312:294.96:040.36:520.16:495:02First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:134.51:344.67:170.47:510.16:495:02First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:194.72:374.48:290.48:480.06:505:01Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:204.93:374.29:350.49:400.06:515:01Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:155.24:324.110:340.210:29-0.16:525:01Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:055.35:224.111:270.111:15-0.16:535:00Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:515.46:084.012:140.16:545:00Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:345.56:514.012:590.16:555:00Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:155.47:333.912:390.01:410.16:565:00Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:555.38:133.81:200.12:210.26:574:59Full Moon30Sun
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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