Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:03 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 40m at 6:21 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:144.19:374.33:02-0.33:19-0.36:376:06Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:533.910:214.43:46-0.23:57-0.36:366:07Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:373.711:104.44:340.04:39-0.26:356:08Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:283.55:280.15:29-0.26:336:09First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:074.412:273.36:310.26:28-0.16:326:09First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:114.51:343.37:400.27:34-0.26:316:10First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:204.62:453.48:500.18:44-0.36:296:11Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:274.83:533.79:54-0.29:52-0.56:286:12Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:295.05:544.111:52-0.411:55-0.77:277:13Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:275.26:504.512:44-0.77:257:14Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:195.37:424.812:53-0.91:33-0.87:247:14Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:095.28:325.01:48-1.02:19-0.97:237:15Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:575.09:205.12:40-1.03:03-0.97:217:16Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:434.810:075.03:30-0.93:47-0.87:207:17Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:294.410:554.94:20-0.64:30-0.57:197:18Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:164.011:434.65:11-0.35:14-0.27:177:18Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:043.66:030.05:590.17:167:19Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:344.312:573.26:590.36:490.47:157:20Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:294.11:553.08:000.67:460.67:137:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:303.92:592.99:030.78:480.77:127:22Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:323.94:023.010:030.79:520.67:107:22Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:293.94:563.210:560.610:490.57:097:23Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:204.05:433.411:400.411:380.37:087:24Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:044.16:243.712:190.37:067:25Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:444.37:034.012:230.112:540.17:057:25Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:214.47:404.31:040.01:28-0.17:047:26New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:584.48:164.61:44-0.22:02-0.27:027:27New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:344.48:544.82:24-0.32:35-0.37:017:28New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:124.39:334.93:05-0.33:11-0.36:597:29New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:514.210:145.03:47-0.33:48-0.36:587:29Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:344.011:005.04:32-0.24:29-0.36:577:30Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 9:12 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 95% 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 (95% 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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