Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:13 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 13m at 1:57 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:535.28:084.11:240.52:140.57:306:16New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:275.38:423.91:550.52:510.57:316:15New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:025.38:183.81:270.52:290.66:325:14Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:405.28:563.62:020.63:100.76:335:13Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:215.19:383.52:390.73:530.86:345:12Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:075.010:263.43:220.74:420.96:355:11Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:594.911:243.44:120.85:361.06:365:10First Quarter7Thu
8Fri11:574.85:120.86:340.96:375:10First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:293.61:004.86:200.87:310.76:385:09First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:373.92:034.77:340.78:250.56:395:08First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:414.43:034.78:450.59:160.26:405:07Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:395.04:004.79:510.210:05-0.16:415:07Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:345.54:544.710:51-0.110:52-0.46:425:06Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:266.05:464.611:48-0.311:40-0.56:435:05Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:166.36:364.512:42-0.46:445:05Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:076.47:274.412:28-0.61:35-0.36:445:04Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:576.38:184.21:16-0.52:27-0.26:455:04Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:486.09:114.02:06-0.33:200.06:465:03Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:415.710:063.82:58-0.14:140.26:475:03Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:365.211:053.63:530.35:100.56:485:02Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:344.84:520.66:080.66:495:02Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:093.612:334.45:570.87:040.76:505:01Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:133.61:314.27:051.07:560.86:515:01Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:133.72:273.98:121.08:430.76:525:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:064.03:173.89:131.09:240.66:535:00Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:534.24:023.710:050.810:010.56:545:00Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:344.54:443.610:520.710:360.46:555:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:124.75:233.611:350.611:110.36:565:00Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:494.96:023.612:150.46:574:59New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:265.16:403.512:540.36:574:59New Moon30Sat
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 5:05 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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