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 1h 39m 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 - Dec 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:404.11:014.56:400.47:220.26:584:59Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:474.32:044.27:530.58:170.26:594:59Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:494.53:033.99:020.59:080.27:004:59Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:444.73:583.710:040.59:540.17:004:59Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:344.94:483.610:580.410:380.17:014:59Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:185.05:333.511:460.311:190.17:024:59Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:005.16:153.512:290.37:034:59New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:395.16:553.41:090.27:044:59New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:175.17:333.412:360.21:480.37:044:59New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:555.08:113.31:140.22:260.37:054:59New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:324.88:503.31:520.33:030.47:065:00Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:104.79:303.22:310.43:410.47:075:00Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:494.510:123.23:120.54:190.57:075:00Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:294.310:583.33:560.64:570.57:085:00Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:114.011:483.44:450.75:370.57:095:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:573.85:400.86:180.47:095:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:413.712:493.66:420.87:030.37:105:01First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:364.01:443.57:470.77:520.17:115:02First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:324.42:423.48:530.58:43-0.17:115:02Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:284.83:403.49:550.29:36-0.37:125:03Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:235.34:373.510:530.010:30-0.67:125:03Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:175.75:333.711:48-0.311:24-0.87:135:04Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:115.96:283.812:41-0.57:135:04Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:046.07:223.912:19-1.01:33-0.67:145:05Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:576.08:174.01:15-1.02:24-0.67:145:05Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:505.79:134.12:11-0.93:15-0.67:145:06Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:435.410:114.13:09-0.74:06-0.57:155:07Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:364.911:114.24:09-0.54:57-0.47:155:07Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:314.45:12-0.15:49-0.37:155:08Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:134.212:283.96:200.26:42-0.27:165:09Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:164.21:283.57:310.47:32-0.17:165:09Third Quarter31Thu
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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