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 3m 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 - Apr 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:194.89:465.83:12-1.03:18-1.06:567:31Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:104.510:385.64:06-0.94:07-0.86:547:31Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:024.211:325.35:00-0.64:58-0.56:537:32Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:583.95:57-0.35:53-0.26:527:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:294.912:593.66:570.06:530.26:507:34First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:314.62:053.58:010.37:590.46:497:35First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:354.33:123.49:040.49:080.66:487:35First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:384.14:143.610:020.410:130.66:467:36Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:354.05:073.710:530.411:090.56:457:37Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:254.05:534.011:370.311:580.46:447:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:094.06:334.212:150.26:427:38Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:484.07:104.412:410.212:500.16:417:39Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:254.07:454.61:210.11:230.06:407:40Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:004.08:194.81:580.11:550.06:387:41Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:353.98:534.82:350.02:270.06:377:42Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:103.89:284.93:120.03:000.06:367:42Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:463.710:054.83:490.13:350.16:357:43Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:243.610:454.84:280.24:130.26:337:44Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:063.511:304.75:110.24:550.26:327:45Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:543.55:580.35:450.36:317:46Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:214.612:503.56:500.36:430.46:307:46Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:184.61:533.67:470.37:490.46:297:47Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:204.53:003.98:470.29:000.26:287:48Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:254.54:044.39:450.010:100.06:267:49Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:284.65:054.810:41-0.311:15-0.36:257:49Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:274.76:015.311:34-0.66:247:50Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:234.76:545.712:16-0.512:25-0.86:237:51New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:164.77:466.01:12-0.71:15-0.96:227:52New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:084.78:366.12:06-0.82:04-0.96:217:53New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:594.59:276.02:59-0.82:53-0.86:207:53New Moon30Sat
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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