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 26m 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 - Mar 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:083.812:243.06:300.66:210.46:386:05Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:043.71:222.87:320.77:170.56:376:06Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:043.72:242.88:350.78:170.56:366:07Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:033.83:242.99:320.69:160.46:346:08Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:573.94:163.110:220.410:090.26:336:09Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:444.25:023.411:050.210:580.06:326:10Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:274.45:453.711:440.011:43-0.36:306:10Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:084.56:264.112:21-0.26:296:11New Moon8Thu
9Fri6:484.77:064.412:26-0.512:58-0.46:286:12New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:284.77:484.71:10-0.61:35-0.66:266:13New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:094.79:314.91:54-0.73:14-0.77:257:14New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:514.510:165.03:40-0.73:54-0.77:247:15Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:364.311:055.04:29-0.64:38-0.67:227:15Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:264.111:594.95:22-0.45:26-0.57:217:16Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:203.86:20-0.26:20-0.37:207:17First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:594.81:233.67:240.07:22-0.27:187:18First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:044.72:333.58:340.18:31-0.17:177:19First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:144.73:453.69:430.09:43-0.17:167:19Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:224.74:523.810:47-0.110:51-0.27:147:20Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:234.85:514.111:43-0.211:52-0.47:137:21Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:184.86:434.412:33-0.47:117:22Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:074.87:304.612:46-0.51:17-0.57:107:23Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:524.78:144.81:36-0.61:59-0.57:097:23Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:354.68:554.82:22-0.52:38-0.57:077:24Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:154.49:354.83:06-0.43:15-0.47:067:25Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:544.110:144.73:48-0.33:51-0.27:057:26Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:333.810:534.54:30-0.14:270.07:037:26Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:123.511:354.35:130.25:040.27:027:27Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:553.35:580.45:450.57:007:28Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:204.112:423.16:480.66:320.66:597:29Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:114.01:373.07:430.77:260.76:587:30Third Quarter31Sat
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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