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 5h 27m 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 - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:525.211:054.24:230.15:070.56:437:36Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:435.211:544.05:060.16:030.66:447:35Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:405.25:540.27:070.86:447:33Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:523.71:455.26:520.38:180.96:457:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:593.62:555.27:580.49:300.96:467:31Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:133.64:055.39:100.310:360.76:467:29Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:243.95:085.510:210.211:340.56:477:28Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:274.26:045.611:260.06:487:26Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:244.66:555.612:240.312:25-0.16:497:25New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:154.97:425.51:090.11:18-0.26:497:24New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:025.28:265.31:520.02:09-0.26:507:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:485.39:085.02:320.02:570.06:517:21New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:315.49:494.73:100.03:440.26:517:19Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:145.310:304.33:480.24:310.56:527:18Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:585.111:123.94:260.45:190.86:537:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:444.911:583.65:050.76:111.16:537:15Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:364.65:480.97:081.36:547:14First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:493.41:344.56:391.18:131.56:557:12First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:493.22:384.47:381.29:171.56:567:11First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:563.23:404.48:441.210:141.46:567:09First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:583.44:344.59:471.111:001.26:577:08Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:503.75:204.710:430.911:401.06:587:07Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:364.06:014.911:320.76:587:05Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:174.46:405.012:150.812:180.56:597:04Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:574.87:175.012:480.51:010.37:007:02Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:365.27:555.01:220.31:450.27:017:01Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:165.58:344.91:560.22:290.17:016:59Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:585.79:154.72:320.13:150.17:026:58Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:435.89:594.53:110.04:030.27:036:57Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:315.810:484.23:540.14:560.47:036:55Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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