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 4h 32m 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 - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:103.13:074.48:041.09:461.46:437:36First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:163.14:074.59:061.010:431.26:447:34Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:173.35:014.810:080.811:311.06:447:33Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:123.65:485.011:040.66:457:32Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:013.96:335.312:120.811:56 AM0.36:467:30Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:474.37:155.412:510.512:450.06:477:29Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:324.87:575.51:290.21:34-0.16:477:27Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:175.28:395.42:070.02:23-0.26:487:26Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:025.59:235.22:46-0.23:13-0.26:497:25Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:505.710:094.93:26-0.34:05-0.16:497:23Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:415.810:584.54:10-0.25:000.26:507:22Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:365.711:524.24:57-0.16:000.46:517:20Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:365.55:490.17:060.76:517:19Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:533.91:435.46:500.38:180.96:527:18Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:033.72:555.27:590.59:300.96:537:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:183.74:045.29:130.510:350.86:547:15Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:273.95:055.210:230.511:300.76:547:13Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:274.15:585.211:240.46:557:12Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:184.46:445.212:170.512:180.36:567:10Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:034.77:265.112:580.41:050.36:567:09New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:444.98:045.01:340.41:490.36:577:08New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:225.08:404.72:080.42:300.36:587:06New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:585.19:154.52:400.43:100.56:597:05New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:345.19:494.23:100.53:500.66:597:03Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:105.010:243.93:420.74:300.87:007:02Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:494.911:023.74:150.85:131.07:017:01Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:314.711:443.54:511.06:011.37:016:59Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:214.65:331.16:551.47:026:58First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:343.31:184.56:231.27:581.57:036:56First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:343.22:214.57:231.39:011.57:046:55First Quarter30Tue
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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