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 5h 53m at 7:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:57 am (4.0 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 - Jun 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:483.55:305.010:460.011:560.35:588:17Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:403.56:185.411:32-0.25:588:17Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:313.67:075.712:470.112:21-0.45:588:18New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:223.77:565.91:38-0.11:10-0.65:578:18New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:133.88:476.02:28-0.32:02-0.65:578:19New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:063.89:385.93:18-0.42:55-0.65:578:19Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:013.910:315.74:09-0.43:51-0.55:578:20Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:584.011:255.45:01-0.44:49-0.35:578:21Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:594.15:53-0.35:52-0.15:578:21Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:215.01:034.26:47-0.37:000.25:568:21First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:184.62:074.47:40-0.28:110.45:568:22First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:184.23:104.68:34-0.29:220.55:568:22First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:183.84:104.89:27-0.110:300.55:568:23Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:183.65:054.910:18-0.111:300.45:568:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:143.45:555.011:070.05:578:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:073.36:415.112:240.311:54 AM0.05:578:24Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:553.37:255.11:130.312:380.05:578:24Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:393.38:065.11:570.21:210.15:578:24Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:223.38:455.02:380.22:020.15:578:25Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:023.39:234.93:170.22:420.25:578:25Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:423.310:014.83:550.33:220.35:578:25Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:223.310:384.64:320.34:030.45:588:25Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:033.411:154.45:070.44:450.55:588:26Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:463.411:534.15:420.45:310.75:588:26Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:323.66:180.46:210.85:588:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:343.91:203.76:550.47:180.95:598:26Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:193.62:124.07:350.38:190.95:598:26Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:103.53:064.38:200.29:240.85:598:26Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:063.34:014.79:100.110:280.66:008:26Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:063.34:575.110:03-0.111:280.46:008:26Waning Crescent30Wed
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 10:54 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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