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 4h 05m 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 - Apr 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:204.36:434.012:340.16:567:31Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:024.37:214.212:440.11:100.16:557:31New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:394.37:574.41:250.01:430.06:537:32New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:144.28:314.52:040.02:140.06:527:33New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:474.19:044.62:410.02:440.06:517:34New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:203.99:374.63:170.03:140.16:497:34New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:543.710:124.63:540.13:440.26:487:35Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:293.510:484.54:320.24:170.36:477:36Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:063.311:294.45:130.44:540.46:457:37Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:493.25:580.55:360.56:447:38Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:164.412:403.16:490.66:270.66:437:38First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:114.31:403.17:470.67:290.66:417:39First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:134.42:463.28:490.58:380.56:407:40First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:194.53:523.69:490.49:480.26:397:41Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:214.64:534.110:440.110:55-0.16:377:41Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:204.85:494.611:35-0.311:56-0.46:367:42Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:144.96:425.212:23-0.66:357:43Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:065.07:335.612:53-0.71:10-0.86:347:44Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:564.98:235.91:48-0.91:56-1.06:337:45Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:474.89:146.12:42-0.92:43-1.06:317:45Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:374.510:056.03:36-0.93:31-0.86:307:46Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:304.210:585.74:31-0.74:21-0.66:297:47Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:253.911:545.45:27-0.45:15-0.36:287:48Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:253.76:27-0.16:130.16:277:49Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:545.01:313.57:300.27:180.46:267:49Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:584.62:403.48:340.38:290.66:247:50Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:034.33:463.59:350.49:390.76:237:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:054.24:443.710:290.410:420.66:227:52Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:594.15:324.011:150.411:350.56:217:52Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:464.06:144.211:540.36:207:53Waning Crescent30Fri
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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