Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 7:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:064.98:295.01:49-1.02:12-0.96:386:06Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:514.69:185.22:40-0.92:54-0.96:366:07Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:384.310:105.23:34-0.73:38-0.86:356:07Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:283.911:065.14:30-0.54:26-0.76:346:08Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:233.45:32-0.15:20-0.46:336:09First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:084.812:273.16:400.16:22-0.16:316:10First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:164.61:413.07:540.37:330.16:306:11First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:284.52:573.09:060.38:480.16:296:12Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:374.45:043.211:090.210:560.17:277:12Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:364.56:003.412:010.17:267:13Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:274.56:483.712:450.07:257:14Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:104.57:294.012:45-0.21:24-0.17:237:15Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:494.48:074.21:30-0.21:58-0.27:227:16Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:254.38:424.32:11-0.22:29-0.27:217:17Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:594.19:164.42:49-0.22:59-0.17:197:17Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:323.99:504.43:27-0.13:27-0.17:187:18Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:043.610:244.44:050.03:570.17:167:19Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:383.311:014.34:430.24:280.27:157:20Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:143.111:424.25:250.45:020.47:147:21Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:552.96:100.65:430.57:127:21Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:294.112:432.77:040.86:320.67:117:22Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:264.01:442.78:060.97:330.67:107:23Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:304.02:532.89:120.88:420.57:087:24Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:364.24:003.010:120.69:520.37:077:24Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:364.45:003.511:030.310:570.07:057:25Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:314.65:534.011:490.011:56-0.37:047:26Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:214.86:434.612:32-0.37:037:27Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:084.97:315.212:51-0.61:14-0.67:017:28New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:554.88:205.61:44-0.81:56-0.97:007:28New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:424.79:085.82:36-0.92:40-1.06:587:29New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:304.49:585.93:29-0.93:25-0.96:577:30Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 10:54 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 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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