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 3h 45m 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 - Nov 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:485.59:074.42:210.23:080.37:306:16New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:275.49:474.12:580.33:500.47:316:15Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:075.210:273.93:350.54:320.67:326:15Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:475.010:103.73:140.74:150.86:325:14Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:314.710:573.63:560.95:010.96:335:13Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:194.511:503.54:431.15:511.06:345:12First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:114.35:361.26:441.16:355:11First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:483.51:074.26:361.27:361.06:365:10First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:463.72:034.27:391.28:250.96:375:09First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:414.02:564.38:401.09:110.76:385:09Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:314.43:464.49:360.79:540.46:395:08Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:184.84:344.510:280.410:370.16:405:07Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:035.25:214.611:180.111:20-0.26:415:07Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:495.66:074.712:06-0.16:425:06Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:356.06:544.712:04-0.412:55-0.36:435:05Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:236.27:434.712:50-0.51:45-0.46:445:05Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:126.28:344.61:38-0.52:36-0.46:455:04Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:046.19:284.52:28-0.53:29-0.36:465:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:585.910:274.33:22-0.34:25-0.16:475:03Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:575.511:314.24:21-0.15:250.06:485:03Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:595.25:260.26:270.16:495:02Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:394.21:044.96:370.47:290.26:505:02Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:484.42:094.67:500.48:280.16:505:01Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:524.63:104.48:590.49:220.16:515:01Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:504.84:064.310:010.410:110.06:525:01Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:415.04:574.210:560.310:560.06:535:00Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:265.15:424.111:440.211:370.06:545:00Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:085.26:254.012:290.16:555:00New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:485.37:044.012:160.01:100.16:565:00New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:255.27:433.912:530.11:490.16:574:59New Moon30Fri
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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