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 : 11:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 5:27 pm (4.6 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 - Oct 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:493.71:274.76:461.07:541.27:046:53First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:503.82:284.87:480.98:541.07:056:52First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:544.03:304.98:540.89:520.87:066:51Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:574.34:295.19:590.510:450.57:076:49Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:554.85:245.411:010.211:350.17:076:48Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:505.36:175.511:59-0.17:086:47Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:425.87:075.612:24-0.212:54-0.47:096:45Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:336.27:585.61:11-0.41:48-0.57:106:44Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:256.48:485.41:59-0.62:42-0.57:116:43Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:166.49:395.22:48-0.63:36-0.47:116:41Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:096.310:334.93:38-0.44:31-0.17:126:40Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:056.011:304.64:31-0.25:290.17:136:39Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:045.65:270.16:300.47:146:37Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:324.31:075.36:290.57:350.77:156:36Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:394.22:125.07:360.78:390.87:156:35Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:474.13:174.88:460.89:390.87:166:34Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:514.24:154.79:520.910:320.87:176:32Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:464.45:074.610:490.811:170.77:186:31Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:334.65:514.611:390.711:570.67:196:30Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:154.86:314.512:230.67:206:29Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:525.07:084.512:320.51:030.67:206:28New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:285.17:434.51:060.51:410.57:216:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:025.28:184.41:380.52:180.57:226:25New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:375.28:534.32:110.52:550.57:236:24New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:125.29:284.12:440.53:320.67:246:23Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:485.110:064.03:180.64:100.77:256:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:275.110:463.93:550.74:520.87:266:21Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:115.011:323.84:360.85:370.97:276:20Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:594.95:230.86:270.97:276:19First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:263.812:544.86:190.97:220.87:286:18First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:263.91:544.87:220.88:200.77:296:17First Quarter31Mon
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 8:42 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 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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