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 50m 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 - Feb 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:094.85:293.411:37-0.211:20-0.57:075:39Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:594.96:183.512:25-0.37:065:40New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:454.97:033.612:09-0.51:08-0.47:055:41New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:274.87:453.612:55-0.51:48-0.47:045:42New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:074.78:253.71:38-0.52:25-0.37:045:43New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:454.59:033.72:19-0.43:00-0.37:035:44Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:214.29:423.72:59-0.23:35-0.17:025:45Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:573.910:223.63:400.04:080.07:015:46Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:343.611:043.64:230.24:430.17:005:47Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:143.311:503.65:100.45:200.26:595:48First Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:593.06:020.66:020.36:585:49First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:413.612:512.87:010.76:510.36:575:50First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:383.71:502.78:060.77:460.36:565:51First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:373.92:522.89:100.58:450.16:555:52Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:354.23:512.910:070.39:43-0.16:545:53Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:294.54:463.210:580.010:38-0.46:535:54Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:204.85:373.611:45-0.211:32-0.76:525:55Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:095.16:263.912:30-0.56:515:56Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:565.37:144.312:23-0.91:13-0.86:505:57Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:425.38:034.61:14-1.11:57-0.96:495:58Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:295.28:534.82:06-1.12:41-1.06:485:58Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:174.99:454.92:59-1.03:26-1.06:465:59Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:074.510:394.93:54-0.84:14-0.96:456:00Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:004.111:384.84:53-0.55:04-0.76:446:01Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:583.75:57-0.26:00-0.46:436:02Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:414.61:023.37:070.07:01-0.26:426:03Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:484.52:133.28:200.18:08-0.16:406:04Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:564.53:233.19:280.29:160.06:396:05Waning Crescent28Sun
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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