Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 10m at 12:45 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:33 pm (4.9 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 - Jan 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:304.83:463.79:52-0.19:45-0.57:165:10Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:275.14:443.610:52-0.210:39-0.67:165:11Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:215.35:393.711:47-0.411:30-0.77:165:12Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:115.46:293.712:38-0.47:165:13New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:595.47:183.712:19-0.71:25-0.57:165:13New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:445.38:043.61:07-0.62:10-0.47:175:14New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:285.08:493.61:53-0.52:53-0.37:175:15Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:114.89:333.52:38-0.33:35-0.27:175:16Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:534.410:183.43:23-0.14:160.07:165:17Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:354.111:053.44:090.14:570.17:165:18Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:183.711:543.44:580.45:370.27:165:19First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:033.45:520.66:200.37:165:20First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:473.412:523.26:510.77:040.37:165:21First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:413.51:463.07:550.77:510.37:165:22First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:353.72:422.98:570.78:400.27:155:22Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:274.03:362.99:530.59:290.17:155:23Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:164.34:273.010:440.310:17-0.17:155:24Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:024.65:163.211:310.011:05-0.37:155:25Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:484.96:023.412:15-0.27:145:26Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:325.16:483.612:58-0.47:145:27Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:175.37:343.812:39-0.71:41-0.67:135:28Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:025.38:223.91:27-0.92:24-0.77:135:29Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:485.29:114.12:17-0.93:08-0.77:125:30Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:365.010:034.23:09-0.83:54-0.77:125:31Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:264.710:594.34:04-0.64:42-0.77:115:32Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:194.311:594.35:04-0.45:32-0.67:115:33Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:163.96:10-0.26:27-0.57:105:34Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:034.41:193.57:210.07:26-0.47:105:35Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:094.52:263.38:330.08:27-0.47:095:36Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:144.63:333.29:420.09:28-0.47:085:37Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:144.74:343.310:43-0.110:26-0.47:085:38Waning Crescent31Sun
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 4:09 pm — 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.

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