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 46m 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 - Jan 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:585.14:153.810:21-0.210:14-0.77:165:10Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:555.35:133.911:19-0.411:10-0.87:165:11Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:495.56:084.012:13-0.67:165:12Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:395.56:594.012:02-0.91:03-0.77:165:13Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:275.57:484.012:53-0.91:50-0.77:165:13Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:145.38:364.01:42-0.72:35-0.67:175:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:595.09:233.92:30-0.63:20-0.57:175:15Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:434.610:113.83:18-0.34:03-0.37:175:16Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:274.210:593.74:060.04:45-0.17:165:17Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:113.811:493.64:560.25:280.17:165:18Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:583.55:500.56:130.27:165:19Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:433.612:483.26:490.67:000.37:165:20Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:383.61:433.07:520.77:490.37:165:21Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:333.72:402.98:540.78:400.27:165:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:263.93:342.99:500.59:290.17:155:22Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:144.14:243.110:390.310:170.07:155:23Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:594.45:113.211:240.111:03-0.27:155:24Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:424.65:553.412:05-0.17:155:25New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:234.86:383.612:45-0.37:145:26New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:045.07:213.812:31-0.61:25-0.57:145:27New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:465.18:054.01:15-0.72:05-0.67:135:28New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:285.08:514.12:01-0.82:46-0.77:135:29Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:124.99:394.22:49-0.73:28-0.77:125:30Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:594.610:314.33:40-0.64:14-0.77:125:31Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:494.311:284.44:35-0.45:02-0.77:115:32First Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:444.05:37-0.25:56-0.67:115:33First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:294.412:453.76:44-0.16:54-0.57:105:34First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:354.51:523.57:560.07:57-0.57:105:35First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:424.63:003.49:06-0.19:01-0.57:095:36Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:454.84:053.510:11-0.210:03-0.67:085:37Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:444.95:043.611:08-0.311:00-0.77:085:38Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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