Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 43m at 2:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:45 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:265.29:495.53:15-0.33:31-0.46:437:36Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:165.410:375.23:59-0.34:25-0.26:447:34Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:095.511:294.84:45-0.35:220.06:447:33Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:075.45:34-0.16:250.36:457:32First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:254.41:085.46:280.07:320.56:467:30First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:274.12:155.37:280.28:440.76:467:29First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:363.93:235.28:340.39:540.76:477:28First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:463.94:285.39:410.410:560.66:487:26Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:504.05:265.310:450.411:510.56:497:25Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:474.16:185.311:430.36:497:23Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:374.37:045.312:380.412:340.26:507:22Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:214.57:455.31:200.41:200.26:517:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:024.68:235.11:580.32:020.26:517:19Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:404.79:004.92:330.32:430.36:527:18Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:174.89:354.73:060.43:220.46:537:16Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:544.810:104.43:380.54:020.66:547:15Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:314.710:454.24:100.64:420.86:547:14Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:104.711:243.94:430.85:261.06:557:12Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:534.65:200.96:141.26:567:11Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:063.712:424.56:011.07:091.36:567:09Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:563.51:374.56:501.18:101.46:577:08Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:543.42:384.67:481.19:121.36:587:06Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:583.53:394.78:511.010:101.16:587:05Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:593.74:365.09:530.811:010.96:597:04Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:564.15:285.310:520.511:470.57:007:02Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:474.56:175.511:480.27:017:01Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:375.07:055.712:310.212:41-0.17:016:59New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:255.47:515.71:15-0.11:33-0.37:026:58New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:145.88:395.61:58-0.32:25-0.47:036:57New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:046.19:275.42:42-0.43:18-0.47:046:55Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 100% 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 (100% 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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