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 1h 02m 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 - May 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:043.84:413.910:190.610:460.76:197:54Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:523.85:264.310:580.411:380.56:187:55Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:373.86:084.711:370.16:177:55Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:213.86:495.112:260.212:15-0.16:167:56Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:053.97:325.51:120.012:55-0.36:157:57New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:493.98:165.71:58-0.21:37-0.46:147:58New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:343.89:025.82:44-0.32:21-0.46:147:59New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:213.89:515.83:32-0.33:09-0.46:137:59Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:123.710:435.64:22-0.23:59-0.36:128:00Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:073.711:385.45:15-0.14:55-0.26:118:01Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:083.76:110.05:580.06:108:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:375.11:143.87:100.07:070.26:098:02First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:394.82:234.08:090.08:210.36:088:03First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:434.53:304.39:060.09:350.46:088:04First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:454.24:304.610:00-0.110:420.36:078:05Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:444.15:254.910:50-0.211:430.26:068:06Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:383.96:145.211:36-0.26:068:06Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:293.87:005.312:370.112:20-0.26:058:07Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:163.77:435.41:260.01:03-0.26:048:08Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:003.68:245.42:120.01:43-0.16:048:09Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:433.59:055.22:550.02:240.06:038:09Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:243.49:455.13:370.13:040.26:028:10Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:063.310:264.84:190.33:440.36:028:11Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:483.211:074.65:000.44:270.56:018:11Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:333.211:504.35:420.55:120.76:018:12Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:223.26:250.66:020.86:008:13Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:344.11:143.37:070.66:580.96:008:13Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:213.92:083.47:500.67:591.05:598:14Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:113.73:013.78:320.59:020.95:598:15Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:033.63:524.19:160.410:040.85:598:15Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:563.54:424.510:000.211:020.65:588:16Waning Crescent31Mon
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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