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 4h 31m 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 - May 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:593.711:315.55:07-0.34:46-0.36:197:54Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:593.66:060.05:460.16:187:55Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:315.11:063.57:070.26:530.46:177:56First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:344.62:153.58:090.48:050.66:167:57First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:384.33:223.69:090.49:170.76:157:57First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:394.14:213.810:010.410:230.76:147:58Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:343.95:114.110:470.411:190.66:137:59Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:223.85:554.411:260.36:128:00Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:053.76:334.612:080.512:010.36:118:00Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:453.67:094.812:520.412:350.26:108:01Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:223.57:444.91:330.31:080.26:108:02Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:593.58:195.02:110.31:410.26:098:03Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:353.48:545.02:490.22:150.26:088:04Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:113.39:315.03:260.32:500.36:078:04Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:493.210:094.94:050.33:270.46:078:05Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:283.110:514.84:450.44:070.46:068:06Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:133.111:364.75:280.54:520.56:058:07Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:033.16:130.55:450.66:058:07Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:264.51:003.37:020.56:460.66:048:08Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:204.42:013.67:520.47:540.66:038:09Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:184.33:034.08:430.29:050.56:038:10Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:184.24:034.69:330.010:140.26:028:10Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:174.15:005.110:24-0.311:190.06:028:11Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:154.15:545.611:14-0.56:018:12Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:114.06:486.012:19-0.312:05-0.76:018:12New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:064.07:406.21:16-0.412:56-0.86:008:13New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:004.08:336.22:11-0.51:48-0.86:008:14New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:543.99:256.13:05-0.52:41-0.75:598:14New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:483.810:195.83:58-0.43:35-0.55:598:15Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:443.711:125.44:52-0.24:31-0.25:598:16Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:433.75:46-0.15:300.15:588:16Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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