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 5h 45m 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 - Jan 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:035.18:213.51:23-0.42:35-0.27:165:10New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:455.19:093.62:11-0.43:11-0.37:165:11Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:334.99:573.82:59-0.43:53-0.37:165:12Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:214.610:513.93:53-0.24:41-0.37:165:13Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:094.311:514.14:47-0.15:23-0.37:175:14First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:033.95:530.16:17-0.47:175:14First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:514.41:033.67:050.27:11-0.47:175:15First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:514.62:033.38:170.28:05-0.47:175:16Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:574.83:153.29:290.19:05-0.47:165:17Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:575.04:153.210:350.010:05-0.57:165:18Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:575.25:153.311:29-0.211:05-0.67:165:19Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:515.36:093.412:23-0.37:165:20Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:395.36:573.51:11-0.47:165:21Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:275.27:453.612:47-0.61:53-0.47:165:22Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:155.08:333.61:35-0.62:35-0.47:155:23Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:574.79:153.62:23-0.43:17-0.37:155:24Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:394.410:033.63:11-0.23:53-0.27:155:25Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:154.010:453.63:530.04:290.07:155:26Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:573.611:333.64:410.35:050.17:145:26Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:393.25:350.55:470.27:145:27Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:213.612:212.96:350.76:230.37:135:28Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:153.61:152.77:350.87:110.47:135:29Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:093.72:152.58:410.88:050.37:125:30Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:033.93:152.59:410.78:590.27:125:31Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:574.14:092.610:350.59:530.17:115:32Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:514.45:032.811:230.310:47-0.27:115:33Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:334.65:453.112:050.07:105:34Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:214.96:333.412:47-0.27:105:35New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:035.07:153.712:23-0.61:23-0.47:095:36New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:455.18:033.91:11-0.82:05-0.67:085:37New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:275.08:514.21:59-0.82:47-0.77:075:38Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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