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 (tomorrow) : 12:44 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 59m at 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 - May 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:154.02:563.48:460.68:490.86:197:54Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:134.03:533.79:370.59:520.66:187:55Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:094.14:464.210:250.210:510.36:177:55Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:024.25:364.711:120.011:470.06:167:56Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:534.46:245.211:57-0.36:157:57Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:434.57:125.612:40-0.312:43-0.66:147:58New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:324.58:015.91:31-0.51:29-0.86:147:59New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:224.58:506.12:22-0.72:17-0.96:137:59New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:134.59:416.13:14-0.73:06-0.86:128:00Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:064.310:345.94:07-0.73:58-0.76:118:01Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:024.211:305.65:02-0.64:54-0.56:108:02Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:024.15:59-0.45:54-0.26:098:03Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:295.31:084.07:00-0.27:010.16:088:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:324.92:164.08:01-0.18:120.36:088:04First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:364.63:234.19:020.09:240.46:078:05First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:394.34:244.39:580.010:300.46:068:06Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:384.25:184.510:500.011:290.36:058:06Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:314.06:064.711:360.06:058:07Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:193.96:494.912:210.212:17-0.16:048:08Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:033.97:285.01:070.212:560.06:048:09Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:433.88:065.01:490.11:320.06:038:09Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:223.78:425.02:290.12:080.06:028:10Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:003.69:185.03:080.12:440.16:028:11Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:383.59:544.93:460.23:200.26:018:11Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:163.410:324.74:240.23:570.46:018:12Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:573.311:114.55:030.34:380.56:008:13Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:403.311:534.45:430.45:220.66:008:13Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:283.36:250.56:110.75:598:14Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:404.21:203.47:100.57:080.85:598:15Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:314.12:163.77:580.48:100.75:598:15Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:264.03:134.08:470.29:160.65:588:16Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:27 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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