Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:20 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 5:35 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:474.29:095.32:480.02:41-0.26:208:11Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:304.49:505.23:27-0.23:26-0.26:218:10Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:164.510:345.04:07-0.24:15-0.16:228:10Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:054.711:214.84:49-0.25:070.16:238:09Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:584.85:35-0.26:040.26:238:08Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:124.512:564.96:24-0.27:070.46:248:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:084.21:585.07:19-0.28:150.56:258:06Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:114.03:045.18:18-0.19:260.56:258:05Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:173.94:095.39:22-0.110:330.46:268:04Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:244.05:105.410:25-0.211:340.26:278:03Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:274.16:065.611:26-0.36:288:02Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:244.36:585.612:290.012:22-0.46:288:01New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:174.47:475.61:19-0.11:15-0.46:297:59New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:064.68:325.52:05-0.22:05-0.36:307:58New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:534.69:165.32:48-0.22:52-0.26:317:57New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:384.69:575.03:30-0.13:380.06:317:56Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:224.610:384.74:090.04:230.26:327:55Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:064.511:194.34:480.25:090.56:337:54Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:514.45:270.45:580.86:347:53Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:014.012:394.36:080.66:501.06:347:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:463.71:314.26:520.77:471.26:357:50First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:373.52:274.27:410.88:491.26:367:49First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:343.43:244.38:350.89:491.26:367:48First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:333.44:184.59:300.810:431.06:377:46Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:293.55:084.710:250.611:310.86:387:45Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:203.75:544.911:160.46:397:44Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:074.06:375.212:140.612:040.26:397:43Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:524.37:195.312:540.412:500.06:407:41Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:364.78:015.41:340.11:36-0.26:417:40Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:215.08:445.52:13-0.12:23-0.26:427:39Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:065.29:285.32:54-0.23:11-0.36:427:37Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 8:27 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 90% 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 (90% 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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