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 (tomorrow) : 2:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 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 - Mar 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:004.54:253.310:290.110:17-0.16:386:06Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:554.55:183.411:200.011:11-0.26:376:06Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:444.66:043.612:04-0.16:356:07Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:274.66:453.812:43-0.26:346:08New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:064.57:233.912:42-0.31:19-0.26:336:09New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:424.47:594.01:22-0.31:52-0.26:316:10New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:174.38:334.12:00-0.22:23-0.26:306:11New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:504.19:084.12:38-0.22:53-0.16:296:11Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:243.89:444.13:160.03:240.06:276:12Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:583.610:214.13:550.23:560.26:266:13Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:363.311:044.04:370.44:310.36:256:14Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:183.111:524.05:240.55:130.46:236:15First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:082.96:190.66:020.56:226:16First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:484.02:082.88:210.78:010.47:217:16First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:514.13:142.99:270.69:070.37:197:17First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:554.34:193.210:280.410:130.17:187:18Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:554.65:183.611:220.111:15-0.37:177:19Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:514.96:124.112:11-0.27:157:20Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:425.17:044.512:13-0.612:57-0.57:147:20Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:325.27:545.01:08-0.91:42-0.87:127:21Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:205.28:435.32:01-1.12:27-1.07:117:22Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:085.19:335.52:54-1.13:12-1.07:107:23Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:574.810:255.63:48-1.03:58-1.07:087:24Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:484.411:185.44:43-0.84:46-0.87:077:24Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:424.05:41-0.55:38-0.57:067:25Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:165.212:413.66:43-0.26:35-0.27:047:26Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:184.91:483.47:510.17:400.17:037:27Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:254.63:003.39:010.38:510.37:017:27Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:344.44:093.310:070.310:020.47:007:28Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:384.35:093.511:040.311:040.36:597:29Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:334.36:003.711:530.211:580.26:577:30Waning Crescent31Wed
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 10:49 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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