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 2h 06m 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 - Apr 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:113.84:393.210:390.710:320.66:567:30Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:023.95:263.511:200.611:250.56:557:31Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:454.06:083.911:560.36:547:32Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:254.16:464.312:110.312:300.16:527:33Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:034.17:244.612:540.11:03-0.16:517:33New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:404.18:015.01:36-0.11:36-0.26:507:34New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:184.18:405.22:18-0.22:11-0.36:487:35New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:574.09:215.33:00-0.32:48-0.36:477:36New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:383.810:055.43:45-0.23:28-0.36:467:36Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:233.710:545.34:32-0.14:13-0.36:447:37Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:133.511:485.15:240.05:03-0.16:437:38Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:113.46:210.26:020.06:427:39First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:494.91:173.47:240.37:090.26:407:40First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:554.82:303.58:300.38:250.26:397:40First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:044.63:423.89:330.29:410.26:387:41First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:104.64:464.210:300.010:510.06:377:42Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:094.55:424.711:21-0.211:52-0.16:357:43Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:034.56:335.112:07-0.46:347:43Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:524.47:195.312:48-0.312:51-0.46:337:44Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:384.28:045.51:38-0.41:32-0.46:327:45Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:224.08:465.52:26-0.32:12-0.46:317:46Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:053.89:285.33:11-0.22:52-0.26:297:47Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:473.610:095.13:56-0.13:310.06:287:47Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:303.410:524.84:400.24:120.26:277:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:143.211:384.55:260.44:550.56:267:49Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:023.16:140.65:420.76:257:50Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:274.312:563.07:050.86:370.96:247:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:204.01:563.07:580.87:391.06:237:51Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:163.92:573.28:500.88:461.06:217:52Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:123.83:523.59:370.79:490.96:207:53Third Quarter30Fri
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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