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 13m at 11:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:44 am (3.1 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 - Aug 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:193.65:044.910:170.211:290.66:218:11Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:173.65:554.911:120.26:218:10Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:093.66:405.012:190.512:010.26:228:09Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:543.87:215.01:020.412:460.16:238:08New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:363.97:595.01:410.31:280.16:248:07New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:144.08:354.92:170.32:070.26:248:06New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:514.19:094.82:510.22:450.26:258:05New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:284.19:424.63:240.23:230.36:268:04Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:044.210:164.43:560.34:010.46:278:03Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:424.210:514.24:280.34:410.66:278:02Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:224.211:294.05:010.45:250.86:288:01Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:064.35:370.46:130.96:298:00First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:113.812:554.46:190.57:081.06:307:59First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:003.61:514.57:070.58:101.06:307:58First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:583.62:514.78:030.49:150.96:317:57First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:013.63:535.09:040.210:180.76:327:56Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:063.84:535.310:070.011:160.46:327:54Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:084.15:495.611:09-0.36:337:53Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:064.56:435.812:100.112:08-0.56:347:52Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:024.97:345.91:00-0.31:05-0.76:357:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:565.28:255.91:49-0.52:00-0.86:357:50Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:495.59:145.72:37-0.72:55-0.76:367:48Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:425.610:055.43:24-0.73:51-0.66:377:47Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:365.610:565.04:13-0.64:47-0.36:387:46Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:325.511:504.65:03-0.45:460.16:387:44Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:315.35:55-0.16:490.46:397:43Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:474.21:335.06:520.17:550.76:407:42Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:503.92:384.97:530.49:030.86:407:41Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:573.73:424.88:560.510:070.96:417:39Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:013.74:404.89:580.611:030.96:427:38Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:583.85:314.810:540.611:500.86:437:37Waning Crescent31Tue
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 1:54 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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