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 2h 51m 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 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:423.912:205.25:350.56:520.66:305:16Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:554.01:275.06:500.67:550.66:315:15Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:064.22:324.88:060.68:520.56:325:14Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:104.53:314.79:160.69:420.46:335:13Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:064.94:244.510:170.510:270.36:345:13Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:555.25:114.411:100.411:090.26:355:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:395.45:554.311:580.311:470.26:355:11New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:205.56:364.112:430.36:365:10New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:595.57:164.012:240.21:240.36:375:09New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:375.47:543.81:000.32:050.46:385:09New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:155.38:323.71:370.42:450.66:395:08Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:545.19:123.52:140.63:260.76:405:07Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:354.99:543.42:530.74:090.96:415:06Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:194.710:413.33:360.94:551.06:425:06Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:064.411:343.34:231.05:421.16:435:05First Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:564.35:171.16:311.16:445:05First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:313.412:504.16:181.27:181.06:455:04First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:293.61:434.17:231.18:030.86:465:03First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:244.02:364.08:271.08:470.66:475:03Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:154.43:284.09:270.79:300.36:485:02Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:034.94:174.110:220.410:140.06:495:02Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:515.45:064.111:140.111:00-0.26:505:02Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:395.85:554.112:05-0.16:515:01Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:276.16:454.212:56-0.26:525:01Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:186.37:364.112:35-0.61:47-0.36:525:01Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:096.28:294.11:26-0.62:39-0.26:535:00Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:036.09:254.12:20-0.53:33-0.26:545:00Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:595.710:264.03:17-0.34:290.06:555:00Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:585.311:314.04:19-0.15:270.16:565:00Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:594.95:270.26:250.16:574:59Third Quarter30Mon
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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