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 5h 36m 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 - Oct 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:413.33:234.68:301.29:571.37:046:54First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:443.64:194.89:371.010:441.07:056:52Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:404.05:105.010:370.711:270.77:066:51Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:304.55:575.211:330.47:076:49Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:185.06:425.312:070.412:250.17:076:48Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:045.67:275.312:470.11:16-0.17:086:47Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:516.08:135.21:28-0.22:07-0.37:096:45Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:396.39:005.02:11-0.32:59-0.27:106:44Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:296.49:484.72:55-0.33:52-0.17:116:43Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:216.310:414.43:42-0.24:480.17:116:41Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:186.011:394.14:340.05:490.47:126:40Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:205.75:320.26:550.77:136:39Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:453.91:285.46:380.58:040.87:146:38Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:593.82:395.17:520.79:120.97:156:36Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:123.93:465.09:080.810:120.87:156:35Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:184.24:444.910:160.711:020.77:166:34Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:134.55:354.811:160.711:450.67:176:33Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:004.76:194.712:070.67:186:31Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:425.06:584.612:230.512:520.57:196:30New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:195.27:354.412:570.51:330.57:196:29New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:545.38:104.31:290.52:120.57:206:28New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:285.38:444.12:000.52:500.67:216:27New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:035.39:193.92:310.63:280.77:226:25Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:395.29:553.73:030.74:060.87:236:24Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:175.010:333.53:380.84:481.07:246:23Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:584.811:153.44:160.95:331.17:256:22Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:454.74:591.16:231.37:266:21Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:053.312:384.65:491.27:181.37:266:20First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:033.31:374.56:501.28:141.27:276:19First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:083.52:374.57:571.19:061.07:286:18First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:103.83:354.69:060.99:540.77:296:17Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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