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 45m 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 - Jan 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:234.39:463.52:570.13:430.17:165:10Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:594.110:273.53:370.34:180.17:165:11Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:373.911:123.54:210.44:550.27:165:11Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:203.65:090.55:350.27:165:12Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:013.612:073.46:040.66:200.27:165:13Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:553.81:013.37:060.67:110.17:175:14Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:524.02:013.28:110.58:05-0.17:175:15Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:514.43:023.39:150.39:03-0.37:175:16Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:494.84:023.410:140.010:00-0.67:175:16Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:445.15:003.711:10-0.310:56-0.97:165:17Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:385.55:553.912:02-0.67:165:18New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:305.76:494.212:52-0.97:165:19New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:215.77:424.412:46-1.21:41-1.07:165:20New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:115.78:364.61:41-1.32:30-1.17:165:21Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:025.49:304.62:36-1.23:19-1.17:165:22Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:535.010:274.63:33-0.94:09-1.07:155:23Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:464.511:264.54:32-0.65:00-0.87:155:24Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:424.15:35-0.35:54-0.67:155:25First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:284.412:423.66:420.06:51-0.47:145:26First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:324.31:463.37:520.27:50-0.27:145:27First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:364.32:513.19:000.38:50-0.17:145:28Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:354.33:513.110:010.29:46-0.17:135:29Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:294.34:453.110:540.210:37-0.17:135:30Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:164.45:323.211:400.111:23-0.27:125:31Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:594.56:143.312:200.07:125:32Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:374.56:523.412:05-0.212:57-0.17:115:33Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:134.57:293.612:44-0.31:31-0.27:115:34Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:484.48:043.61:21-0.32:04-0.27:105:35Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:214.38:403.71:58-0.22:35-0.27:095:36Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:544.29:163.72:35-0.23:07-0.27:095:37Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:284.09:533.83:140.03:39-0.17:085:38Waning 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 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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