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 1h 25m 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 - Aug 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:324.16:145.811:31-0.66:208:12Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:314.37:096.012:38-0.212:29-0.86:218:11New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:284.58:016.01:31-0.41:26-0.86:228:10New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:224.78:525.92:22-0.62:21-0.86:228:09New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:154.89:415.73:11-0.63:15-0.66:238:08Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:084.810:305.33:59-0.54:08-0.46:248:07Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:004.811:194.94:46-0.45:02-0.16:258:06Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:534.75:33-0.25:580.36:258:05Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:084.412:484.56:200.16:570.66:268:04First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:004.01:464.47:100.38:000.96:278:03First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:553.72:444.48:010.59:041.06:288:02First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:533.53:414.48:550.610:051.06:288:01First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:513.44:354.59:480.611:001.06:298:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:453.45:244.610:390.611:480.86:307:59Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:353.56:084.711:270.56:307:57Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:193.76:484.912:300.712:110.46:317:56Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:003.97:265.01:080.512:520.36:327:55Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:394.08:025.11:440.41:330.26:337:54Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:184.28:385.12:190.32:120.16:337:53Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:564.49:155.02:530.22:520.16:347:52Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:354.59:524.93:280.13:340.26:357:50Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:164.610:324.84:040.14:180.26:367:49Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:014.711:164.54:420.15:070.46:367:48Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:514.85:250.16:010.56:377:47Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:054.312:464.96:120.17:020.66:387:45Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:004.11:485.07:070.28:090.76:387:44Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:034.02:535.28:080.19:180.66:397:43Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:114.03:595.49:130.110:250.46:407:42Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:184.15:025.610:19-0.111:250.26:417:40Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:224.46:005.711:22-0.26:417:39Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:204.76:535.812:200.012:21-0.46:427:38New Moon31Fri
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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