Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:45 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 40m at 7:05 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:274.45:550.76:421.16:437:36Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:373.71:194.56:400.87:401.16:447:34Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:313.62:184.67:320.78:451.16:457:33Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:323.63:204.98:310.69:490.96:457:31Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:363.74:215.19:340.410:480.76:467:30Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:384.05:195.510:360.211:420.46:477:29Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:374.36:135.811:36-0.16:477:27Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:324.87:056.012:320.112:33-0.46:487:26New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:255.27:556.01:20-0.21:28-0.66:497:24New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:175.58:445.92:07-0.42:23-0.76:497:23New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:085.89:345.72:54-0.53:18-0.66:507:22Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:015.810:255.33:41-0.54:13-0.46:517:20Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:565.811:184.94:30-0.35:11-0.16:527:19Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:535.65:21-0.16:130.36:527:17First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:144.512:545.46:150.27:190.66:537:16First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:164.11:595.27:150.48:280.86:547:15First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:243.93:055.08:200.69:350.96:547:13First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:323.84:094.99:270.710:360.96:557:12Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:343.95:054.910:280.711:270.86:567:10Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:274.05:534.911:220.76:577:09Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:124.26:355.012:110.712:090.66:577:07Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:534.47:135.012:500.712:510.56:587:06Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:294.67:494.91:240.61:300.56:597:05Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:044.78:224.91:560.52:080.46:597:03Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:394.88:554.72:270.52:440.57:007:02Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:134.99:294.62:570.53:210.67:017:00Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:484.910:034.33:280.63:590.77:026:59Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:244.910:394.14:000.74:400.87:026:58Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:054.911:203.94:350.85:240.97:036:56Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:514.85:150.86:141.17:046:55Third Quarter30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657419)

Common Questions About Ocean City Beach, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ocean City Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Ocean City Beach, NC is approximately 9:55 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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA