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 (tomorrow) : in 3h 22m at 2:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:45 am (3.2 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 - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:144.08:425.52:240.02:06-0.36:208:11New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:004.29:265.53:05-0.12:53-0.36:218:10New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:484.410:115.43:47-0.23:43-0.36:228:10Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:384.510:585.14:30-0.34:36-0.26:238:09Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:304.711:474.85:14-0.35:330.06:238:08Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:274.86:02-0.26:350.26:248:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:414.41:284.96:53-0.27:420.46:258:06First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:404.12:325.07:49-0.18:530.56:268:05First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:443.93:375.28:48-0.110:040.56:268:04Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:513.74:405.39:50-0.111:090.46:278:03Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:563.75:385.410:51-0.16:288:02Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:553.86:325.512:060.311:49 AM-0.16:288:01Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:494.07:215.512:580.212:42-0.26:297:59Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:384.18:065.51:440.11:31-0.26:307:58Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:244.28:495.32:270.12:18-0.16:317:57Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:074.39:295.13:080.13:020.06:317:56Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:494.310:084.93:450.23:450.26:327:55Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:304.310:454.54:220.34:290.46:337:54Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:114.311:234.24:570.45:130.76:347:53Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:554.25:330.66:000.96:347:51Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:033.912:414.26:100.76:521.16:357:50Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:473.61:324.26:520.87:501.26:367:49Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:373.42:274.37:390.98:531.36:377:48Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:343.33:254.48:320.99:551.26:377:46Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:343.34:214.69:280.810:511.06:387:45Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:323.45:134.910:240.611:410.86:397:44Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:253.76:015.211:180.36:397:42Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:154.06:485.512:260.512:090.16:407:41Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:034.37:335.61:080.312:59-0.26:417:40New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:504.78:175.71:500.01:49-0.36:427:39New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:375.09:035.72:32-0.22:39-0.46:427:37New Moon31Tue
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 4:55 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.

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