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 2h 36m 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 - Jul 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:473.94:365.19:54-0.410:570.16:018:26Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:483.95:345.510:50-0.611:57-0.26:018:26Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:484.16:295.911:47-0.86:028:26Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:474.27:246.112:55-0.412:43-0.96:028:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:434.38:176.21:49-0.61:38-1.06:038:26New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:394.49:106.12:42-0.72:34-1.06:038:25New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:344.510:025.93:34-0.73:29-0.86:048:25Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:304.510:545.54:26-0.74:26-0.56:048:25Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:274.411:475.05:17-0.65:24-0.26:058:25Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:264.46:09-0.46:250.16:058:25First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:414.61:264.37:01-0.27:290.46:068:24First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:364.12:264.37:530.08:350.66:068:24First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:333.83:254.38:450.19:400.76:078:24First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:313.54:204.49:360.210:400.76:088:23Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:273.45:104.510:250.311:330.76:088:23Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:183.35:564.611:110.36:098:22Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:053.46:374.812:200.611:55 AM0.26:108:22Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:483.47:174.91:020.512:360.26:108:21Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:293.57:544.91:420.41:160.16:118:21Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:083.68:305.02:190.31:550.16:128:20Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:463.79:065.02:540.22:340.16:128:20Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:253.89:424.93:290.13:120.26:138:19Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:033.810:184.84:040.13:530.26:148:18Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:443.910:574.64:390.14:360.36:148:18Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:284.111:394.45:160.15:240.46:158:17Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:174.25:560.16:170.56:168:16Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:264.21:114.46:420.17:170.66:178:16Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:204.02:104.67:320.08:240.66:178:15Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:193.93:124.98:29-0.19:320.46:188:14Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:243.94:155.39:29-0.210:390.36:198:13Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:293.95:165.610:30-0.411:410.06:198:12Waning Crescent31Tue
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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