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 3h 47m 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 - Jun 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:234.04:094.59:380.010:190.45:588:17Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:214.15:044.910:29-0.211:200.15:588:17Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:174.15:575.411:20-0.55:588:18Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:134.26:495.812:17-0.212:11-0.75:578:18New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:074.37:416.11:12-0.51:03-0.95:578:19New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:014.48:336.22:06-0.71:55-1.05:578:20New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:554.49:266.22:59-0.82:48-0.95:578:20New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:514.310:196.03:53-0.83:43-0.85:578:21Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:484.311:145.64:47-0.74:41-0.55:578:21Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:484.25:42-0.55:41-0.25:568:22Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:105.212:514.26:38-0.46:460.15:568:22First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:094.81:564.27:34-0.27:540.35:568:22First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:094.42:594.28:30-0.19:030.55:568:23First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:094.03:594.49:240.010:090.65:568:23First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:073.84:524.510:150.011:080.55:578:24Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:003.65:404.611:010.15:578:24Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:503.56:244.812:000.511:44 AM0.15:578:24Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:343.57:044.912:460.412:240.15:578:24Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:163.57:424.91:280.31:030.15:578:25Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:563.58:185.02:080.21:400.15:578:25Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:343.58:555.02:460.22:180.15:578:25Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:133.59:314.93:230.22:550.25:588:25Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:513.510:074.83:590.23:330.35:588:26Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:313.510:444.64:350.24:130.45:588:26Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:123.511:244.55:120.24:570.55:598:26Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:573.65:510.25:450.65:598:26Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:074.312:473.76:320.26:390.65:598:26Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:554.21:414.07:170.17:400.66:008:26Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:484.02:394.38:060.08:460.56:008:26Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:463.93:384.78:59-0.19:520.46:008:26Waning Crescent30Sat
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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