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 : 7:23 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 1:01 am (4.5 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 - Jun 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:483.29:095.03:050.32:250.25:588:17Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:263.29:464.93:430.33:030.35:588:17Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:053.210:244.74:210.43:430.45:578:18Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:463.111:044.65:000.44:240.55:578:19Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:303.211:454.45:380.55:100.65:578:19Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:183.36:180.56:010.75:578:20Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:294.21:093.56:580.46:590.85:578:20Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:184.12:043.87:420.38:030.75:578:21Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:113.93:014.28:270.29:100.65:578:21Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:073.83:574.79:160.010:160.45:568:22Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:063.74:535.210:08-0.211:190.25:568:22Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:053.75:495.611:01-0.55:568:22Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:033.76:446.012:19-0.111:55 AM-0.75:568:23New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:003.87:386.21:15-0.312:50-0.85:568:23New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:563.98:326.22:10-0.41:46-0.95:578:24New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:523.99:266.13:03-0.52:42-0.85:578:24New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:494.010:195.83:56-0.53:39-0.65:578:24Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:464.011:135.44:48-0.44:38-0.45:578:25Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:464.15:40-0.35:39-0.15:578:25Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:074.912:474.16:32-0.26:440.25:578:25First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:014.51:494.27:23-0.17:510.55:578:25First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:574.02:494.38:130.09:000.75:588:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:543.63:464.49:020.210:050.75:588:26First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:503.34:394.59:500.211:050.75:588:26Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:443.15:274.610:360.311:580.75:598:26Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:353.16:114.711:200.35:598:26Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:213.16:534.812:440.612:030.35:598:26Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:053.17:334.91:260.512:450.26:008:26Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:453.28:114.92:060.41:250.26:008:26Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:253.28:484.92:440.32:050.26:008:26Full Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657419)

Common Questions About Ocean City Beach, NC Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Ocean City Beach, NC?

The lowest tide this week in Ocean City Beach, NC is -0.1 ft on Sunday, Jun 21 at 7:23 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Ocean City Beach, NC?

The highest tide this week in Ocean City Beach, NC is 4.8 ft on Saturday, Jun 27 at 6:53 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ocean City Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Ocean City Beach, NC is approximately 4:12 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 time is high tide in Ocean City Beach, NC today?

High tides in Ocean City Beach, NC today: 1:01 am (4.5 ft), 1:49 pm (4.2 ft).

What time is low tide in Ocean City Beach, NC today?

Low tides in Ocean City Beach, NC today: 7:23 am (-0.1 ft), 7:51 pm (0.5 ft). The 7:23 am low of -0.1 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Ocean City Beach, NC today?

Today's tidal range in Ocean City Beach, NC is 4.5 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 4.9 ft, so today's swing is typical.

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.

What type of tides does Ocean City Beach, NC have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Ocean City Beach, NC has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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