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 19m at 7:23 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:074.34:294.710:110.710:400.47:306:16Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:004.94:204.810:100.310:240.16:315:15Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:505.55:104.811:060.011:09-0.26:325:14Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:396.05:594.812:00-0.26:335:13Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:296.46:494.712:53-0.36:345:12Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:196.57:394.512:41-0.51:46-0.36:355:12Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:116.58:314.41:30-0.52:40-0.26:365:11Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:056.39:274.22:22-0.43:360.06:375:10Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:025.910:274.03:18-0.24:350.26:385:09Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:035.511:333.94:180.25:370.46:395:08Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:075.15:250.46:400.66:395:08Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:443.91:134.86:380.77:410.66:405:07Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:534.02:154.57:520.88:360.66:415:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:554.23:124.38:590.89:240.56:425:06Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:494.54:034.19:580.710:060.56:435:05Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:354.74:484.010:490.610:440.46:445:04Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:154.95:283.911:340.611:190.46:455:04Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:525.16:063.812:150.56:465:03New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:285.16:433.712:540.56:475:03New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:035.27:193.612:260.41:320.56:485:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:395.17:553.51:000.42:090.56:495:02New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:165.18:323.41:360.52:470.66:505:02Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:544.99:113.32:130.53:270.76:515:01Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:344.89:543.32:520.64:090.76:525:01Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:184.610:423.33:350.74:530.86:535:00Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:054.511:363.44:250.85:390.86:545:00First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:574.45:230.86:270.76:555:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:353.612:534.36:290.87:160.56:555:00First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:364.01:514.27:380.78:060.36:565:00First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:344.52:494.18:460.58:560.06:574:59Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 10:36 am — 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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