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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 03m at 12:44 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:21 am (3.1 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 - Oct 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:475.58:095.31:310.01:56-0.17:046:54New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:315.68:525.12:130.02:430.07:056:53New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:145.59:344.82:530.13:280.27:066:51Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:575.410:164.53:320.34:130.47:066:50Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:395.210:594.24:120.54:590.77:076:49Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:245.011:443.94:520.75:470.97:086:47Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:124.75:360.96:401.17:096:46First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:343.71:054.56:251.17:371.37:096:45First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:313.62:034.47:221.38:361.37:106:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:323.63:034.48:241.39:311.37:116:42First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:323.73:584.59:251.210:201.17:126:41Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:244.04:474.610:211.011:030.97:136:39Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:114.35:324.811:120.811:420.77:136:38Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:544.76:144.911:580.57:146:37Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:365.06:555.012:200.412:430.37:156:36Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:175.47:375.112:580.21:280.17:166:34Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:595.78:195.01:370.02:130.07:176:33Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:435.99:044.92:18-0.13:00-0.17:176:32Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:306.09:514.83:01-0.13:490.07:186:31Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:195.910:414.63:47-0.14:420.17:196:29Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:135.811:384.44:370.05:380.37:206:28Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:125.65:340.26:400.47:216:27Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:414.31:165.46:370.47:460.57:226:26Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:504.22:245.27:480.58:510.57:236:25Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:014.43:305.19:010.59:530.47:236:24Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:064.64:325.110:100.510:480.37:246:23Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:054.95:285.011:120.311:370.27:256:21Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:575.26:185.012:070.27:266:20Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:445.47:044.912:220.112:570.17:276:19New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:285.57:474.71:040.01:430.17:286:18New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:095.68:274.61:430.12:260.27:296:17New Moon31Wed
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 3:32 am — 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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