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 2h 17m 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 - Apr 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:213.811:514.95:22-0.15:16-0.26:557:31Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:153.66:170.06:090.06:547:32First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:494.81:173.57:190.17:120.16:537:32First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:534.82:263.58:260.28:220.16:517:33First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:024.73:373.79:330.19:350.06:507:34First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:104.84:444.110:35-0.110:45-0.26:497:35Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:124.85:434.511:30-0.311:48-0.46:477:36Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:084.96:374.812:20-0.56:467:36Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:004.97:265.112:45-0.51:07-0.66:457:37Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:494.88:135.31:37-0.61:51-0.76:437:38Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:354.68:585.42:27-0.62:33-0.66:427:39Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:194.49:415.33:15-0.53:14-0.46:417:39Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:034.110:245.14:01-0.33:55-0.26:397:40Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:473.811:084.84:48-0.14:360.16:387:41Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:323.511:544.55:350.25:190.36:377:42Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:223.36:250.46:060.66:367:43Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:444.31:163.17:190.67:000.86:347:43Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:394.02:173.18:160.78:010.96:337:44Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:383.93:183.29:120.79:060.96:327:45Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:363.94:143.410:030.710:080.86:317:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:293.95:033.710:490.511:020.66:307:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:174.05:464.111:290.311:510.46:287:47Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:014.16:274.412:070.16:277:48Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:424.27:074.812:360.112:44-0.16:267:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:234.37:465.11:19-0.11:21-0.26:257:50New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:044.38:275.42:03-0.22:00-0.46:247:50New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:464.29:105.52:47-0.42:40-0.46:237:51New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:314.19:565.63:33-0.43:23-0.46:227:52Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:184.010:445.54:21-0.34:09-0.36:217:53Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:103.911:385.35:12-0.25:00-0.26:207:54Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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