Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:36 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 4:44 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:005.37:235.112:38-1.21:10-1.16:386:06New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:495.28:145.31:31-1.31:57-1.26:366:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:395.09:065.42:25-1.22:44-1.26:356:07Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:294.79:595.33:19-1.03:33-1.06:346:08Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:214.310:565.04:16-0.74:24-0.86:326:09Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:173.911:564.85:15-0.45:18-0.56:316:10First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:193.56:20-0.16:19-0.26:306:11First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:004.51:273.37:280.27:250.16:296:12First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:084.32:373.38:360.38:340.26:276:13First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:124.23:403.39:380.39:370.26:266:13Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:104.24:353.510:310.210:330.16:256:14Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:004.25:213.711:150.111:210.06:236:15Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:434.27:023.912:540.07:227:16Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:214.37:394.11:03-0.11:29-0.17:207:17Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:574.28:144.21:42-0.12:02-0.17:197:17Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:314.28:484.42:20-0.22:33-0.17:187:18Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:044.19:214.42:56-0.13:03-0.17:167:19Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:373.99:564.43:32-0.13:34-0.17:157:20Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:113.710:324.44:090.04:060.07:147:21Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:473.611:114.34:470.24:410.17:127:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:263.411:554.35:300.35:210.27:117:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:133.36:170.46:080.37:097:23Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:464.31:083.27:120.57:040.37:087:24Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:454.32:113.38:140.58:090.27:077:24Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:504.43:193.59:170.39:180.17:057:25Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:554.54:243.910:180.110:26-0.27:047:26Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:564.75:244.411:13-0.311:30-0.57:037:27Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:534.96:204.912:05-0.67:017:28Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:475.17:135.312:29-0.812:54-0.97:007:28New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:385.18:045.71:25-1.01:42-1.06:587:29New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:285.08:555.82:19-1.12:30-1.16:577:30New Moon31Thu
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 7:40 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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