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 : 7:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 1:49 pm (4.2 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 - Jul 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:244.31:063.86:460.27:030.76:018:26First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:113.92:013.97:300.38:050.96:018:26First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:003.52:554.08:130.49:091.06:028:26First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:523.23:474.18:560.510:101.06:028:26First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:453.04:364.39:410.511:070.96:038:26Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:383.05:234.510:270.411:570.86:038:25Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:283.06:084.711:130.46:048:25Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:163.06:504.912:420.611:58 AM0.36:048:25Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:003.17:315.01:240.512:420.26:058:25Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:433.38:125.12:040.41:260.16:068:24Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:253.48:515.22:430.22:090.06:068:24Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:083.69:315.23:200.12:530.06:078:24Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:513.710:125.13:580.03:390.06:078:23Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:373.910:544.94:360.04:280.16:088:23Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:264.111:394.65:15-0.15:220.26:098:23Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:194.45:57-0.16:200.36:098:22Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:284.31:164.66:43-0.27:250.56:108:22Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:223.92:164.87:32-0.28:350.56:118:21Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:223.73:205.18:28-0.29:470.56:118:21Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:273.54:235.39:27-0.210:560.46:128:20Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:343.45:245.510:29-0.311:580.26:138:19Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:383.56:225.611:30-0.46:138:19Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:373.77:165.712:540.112:28-0.46:148:18New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:323.88:065.71:450.01:23-0.46:158:17New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:244.08:535.52:32-0.12:16-0.46:158:17New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:134.19:385.33:17-0.13:06-0.26:168:16Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:004.110:205.03:59-0.13:540.06:178:15Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:464.211:014.64:390.04:420.26:188:14Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:324.211:424.15:170.25:320.56:188:14Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:194.15:540.36:240.86:198:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:243.71:084.16:320.57:201.06:208:12First Quarter31Thu
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 4:50 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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