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 20m 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 - Jan 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:164.32:273.28:390.58:260.07:165:10Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:144.43:263.09:420.59:180.17:165:11Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:084.44:212.910:380.410:080.17:165:12Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:564.55:103.011:270.310:540.07:165:12Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:404.65:533.012:100.27:165:13Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:204.66:343.112:490.17:175:14New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:584.77:123.212:18-0.11:250.17:175:15New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:354.67:493.312:57-0.12:000.07:175:16New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:104.68:253.31:35-0.12:330.07:175:17New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:444.49:023.42:13-0.13:060.07:165:18Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:184.39:403.52:520.03:370.07:165:18Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:534.010:213.63:330.14:100.07:165:19Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:313.811:063.74:180.34:450.07:165:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:143.511:563.95:080.45:240.07:165:21First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:033.36:070.46:10-0.17:165:22First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:524.11:003.17:130.47:04-0.17:155:23First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:544.42:053.08:230.48:04-0.37:155:24Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:584.73:123.09:320.29:07-0.57:155:25Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:015.04:173.210:35-0.110:11-0.77:145:26Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:015.35:183.511:32-0.411:12-1.07:145:27Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:575.66:153.812:24-0.67:145:28Full Moon21Thu
22Fri6:515.77:104.112:10-1.21:14-0.87:135:29Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:425.68:034.31:07-1.22:01-1.07:135:30Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:315.48:564.52:02-1.22:48-1.07:125:31Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:205.09:484.52:57-1.03:34-0.97:125:32Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:084.510:424.53:53-0.74:19-0.77:115:33Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:584.011:384.34:51-0.35:06-0.57:105:34Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:503.55:520.05:55-0.37:105:35Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:364.212:473.06:580.36:470.07:095:36Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:374.11:492.78:070.57:440.27:095:37Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:404.02:542.69:150.58:430.27:085:38Waning Crescent31Sun
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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