Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 11:20 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:11 pm (4.7 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 - Jan 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:523.91:043.76:560.47:190.17:165:10Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:523.92:023.48:020.58:110.27:165:11Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:494.02:593.29:050.69:010.27:165:12Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:414.13:513.110:010.59:470.17:165:12Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:284.24:393.210:500.410:310.17:165:13Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:104.45:223.211:340.211:120.07:175:14Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:504.56:033.312:140.17:175:15New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:284.66:423.412:520.07:175:16New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:054.77:203.412:30-0.21:28-0.17:165:17New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:414.77:573.51:08-0.32:03-0.27:165:18New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:174.78:363.61:46-0.32:39-0.27:165:18Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:544.69:163.62:26-0.23:15-0.27:165:19Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:334.59:593.73:08-0.23:53-0.27:165:20Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:164.310:473.83:54-0.14:34-0.27:165:21Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:024.111:403.94:460.05:19-0.37:165:22First Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:553.95:440.16:09-0.37:155:23First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:394.112:543.76:500.17:04-0.47:155:24First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:434.41:583.58:000.18:04-0.57:155:25First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:474.73:043.59:10-0.19:06-0.67:145:26Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:505.04:083.610:15-0.310:07-0.87:145:27Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:495.35:093.811:14-0.611:06-1.07:145:28Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:455.56:054.012:09-0.87:135:29Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:385.66:594.212:02-1.11:00-0.97:135:30Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:295.57:504.312:56-1.21:49-1.07:125:31Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:175.38:414.31:48-1.12:36-0.97:125:32Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:055.09:314.22:39-0.93:22-0.87:115:33Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:524.610:214.13:31-0.64:07-0.67:105:34Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:384.211:124.04:23-0.34:52-0.47:105:35Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:273.75:170.05:38-0.17:095:36Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:063.812:173.36:150.36:260.17:085:37Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:023.71:133.07:180.57:170.27:085:38Third Quarter31Wed
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 2:45 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 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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