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 12m 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 - Feb 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:415.37:003.912:02-0.91:03-0.67:075:39Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:295.27:494.112:56-1.01:48-0.77:065:40Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:155.08:364.21:47-0.92:30-0.77:055:41Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:584.79:224.22:37-0.73:10-0.67:055:42Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:404.210:084.23:25-0.53:49-0.47:045:43Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:223.810:544.14:15-0.24:27-0.27:035:44Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:043.311:423.95:060.25:060.07:025:45Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:502.96:010.45:480.27:015:46Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:353.812:412.67:020.76:360.47:005:47Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:333.71:422.58:100.87:320.46:595:48Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:343.72:472.49:150.78:330.46:585:49Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:343.83:482.610:120.69:330.36:575:50Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:264.04:402.810:590.510:260.16:565:51Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:124.25:253.011:390.311:14-0.16:555:52Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:534.46:063.312:160.06:545:53New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:324.66:463.612:50-0.26:535:54New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:094.67:253.912:41-0.41:24-0.46:525:55New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:464.68:054.21:24-0.61:57-0.56:515:56New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:244.58:464.52:07-0.62:32-0.66:505:57Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:034.39:304.62:53-0.53:08-0.66:495:57Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:464.010:184.73:41-0.43:48-0.66:485:58Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:323.711:114.74:35-0.24:33-0.56:465:59Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:253.35:340.05:24-0.46:456:00First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:114.712:273.16:420.26:24-0.26:446:01First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:194.61:382.97:560.37:34-0.26:436:02First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:324.62:543.09:090.28:48-0.26:426:03Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:414.74:043.310:130.09:59-0.36:406:04Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:434.85:053.611:09-0.211:01-0.56:396:05Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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