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 1h 37m 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 - Feb 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:003.72:112.98:220.68:110.37:075:39Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:573.83:102.89:230.69:040.27:065:40Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:503.94:042.910:160.49:550.17:065:41Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:384.14:523.011:030.310:420.07:055:42Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:214.35:353.211:440.111:26-0.27:045:43Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:014.46:153.412:22-0.17:035:44New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:394.66:543.612:08-0.312:58-0.27:025:45New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:174.77:333.812:48-0.51:33-0.47:015:46New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:544.78:124.01:29-0.52:09-0.57:005:47New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:324.68:534.12:10-0.62:45-0.56:595:48Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:124.59:374.22:54-0.53:23-0.66:585:49Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:554.310:244.33:41-0.44:04-0.56:575:50Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:414.011:174.44:32-0.34:50-0.56:565:51Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:343.75:30-0.15:41-0.46:555:52First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:164.412:343.56:350.06:39-0.46:545:53First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:214.51:413.47:460.07:44-0.46:535:54First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:294.62:513.48:570.08:51-0.56:525:55Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:364.83:583.610:02-0.29:57-0.66:515:55Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:375.04:593.811:01-0.410:58-0.86:505:56Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:335.15:554.111:53-0.611:54-0.96:495:57Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:245.26:454.312:41-0.86:485:58Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:125.17:334.512:46-0.91:26-0.86:475:59Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:574.98:194.51:36-0.92:08-0.86:466:00Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:414.79:034.52:23-0.82:49-0.66:446:01Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:234.39:474.43:09-0.53:29-0.56:436:02Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:054.010:314.23:56-0.34:08-0.26:426:03Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:473.611:184.04:430.04:490.06:416:04Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:333.25:340.35:320.26:396:04Third Quarter28Wed
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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