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 : 7:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 36m at 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 - Feb 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:394.03:552.610:140.59:410.27:075:39Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:324.14:472.711:030.410:320.17:065:40Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:184.25:322.911:460.311:190.07:065:41Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:594.36:123.112:230.17:055:42New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:364.46:493.312:01-0.112:570.07:045:43New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:114.47:253.512:40-0.21:29-0.17:035:44New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:454.48:003.71:18-0.31:59-0.27:025:45New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:174.38:353.81:56-0.32:29-0.27:015:46Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:504.19:123.92:34-0.22:59-0.37:005:47Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:243.99:504.13:14-0.13:30-0.37:005:48Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:023.710:344.23:580.04:05-0.26:595:49Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:443.411:234.34:470.14:46-0.26:585:50First Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:333.15:430.35:34-0.26:575:51First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:214.312:332.96:490.36:32-0.26:565:52First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:274.41:422.98:010.37:40-0.26:555:53First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:374.62:553.09:130.28:51-0.46:535:54Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:454.84:043.310:17-0.110:00-0.66:525:54Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:475.15:063.711:13-0.411:04-0.96:515:55Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:435.26:034.112:04-0.66:505:56Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:355.36:554.512:03-1.112:50-0.86:495:57Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:235.27:454.812:59-1.11:35-1.06:485:58Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:105.08:344.91:52-1.12:18-1.06:475:59Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:554.69:224.92:43-0.93:00-0.96:466:00Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:404.110:104.83:35-0.63:42-0.66:446:01Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:263.711:004.54:27-0.34:24-0.36:436:02Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:153.211:544.25:220.15:100.06:426:03Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:082.96:220.46:000.26:416:04Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:534.01:102.77:290.66:590.46:406:04Third Quarter28Sun
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 4:50 pm — 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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