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 50m 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 - Jan 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:534.69:133.42:210.03:180.17:165:10Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:304.49:533.33:000.13:540.17:165:11Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:084.210:353.43:410.24:310.27:165:11Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:494.011:223.44:260.45:100.27:165:12Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:343.85:170.55:530.27:165:13First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:143.612:253.66:150.56:410.17:175:14First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:113.81:223.57:200.47:33-0.17:175:15First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:104.22:233.58:270.38:29-0.37:175:16Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:104.63:243.59:320.09:25-0.57:165:16Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:085.04:243.710:32-0.310:22-0.87:165:17Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:045.45:223.811:29-0.611:18-1.07:165:18Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:585.76:174.012:23-0.87:165:19Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:515.97:114.212:13-1.21:15-1.07:165:20Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:435.98:054.31:08-1.32:06-1.17:165:21Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:355.79:004.42:02-1.22:56-1.07:165:22Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:275.49:554.32:58-1.13:47-0.97:155:23Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:194.910:534.33:55-0.84:38-0.87:155:24Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:134.411:534.24:55-0.45:30-0.67:155:25Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:104.05:59-0.16:24-0.47:145:26Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:554.11:103.57:070.27:20-0.27:145:27Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:584.12:123.28:150.38:16-0.17:145:28Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:584.13:133.19:200.39:100.07:135:29Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:534.24:083.010:180.310:010.07:135:30Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:424.34:573.111:070.210:47-0.17:125:31Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:264.45:413.211:510.111:30-0.17:125:32Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:074.46:213.312:300.07:115:33New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:444.56:593.412:10-0.21:06-0.17:115:34New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:204.57:353.412:48-0.31:41-0.27:105:35New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:554.58:113.51:26-0.32:14-0.27:095:36New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:294.48:473.62:03-0.32:47-0.27:095:37Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:044.39:243.62:40-0.23:20-0.27:085:38Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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