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 4h 31m 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 - Jul 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:053.45:525.510:59-0.36:018:26Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:033.56:465.812:240.111:55 AM-0.56:018:26New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:003.77:396.01:18-0.112:52-0.76:028:26New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:563.98:326.12:09-0.31:48-0.86:028:26New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:514.19:236.02:59-0.52:44-0.86:038:26New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:474.310:155.73:49-0.63:42-0.76:038:25Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:434.511:065.34:38-0.64:40-0.56:048:25Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:414.611:594.85:27-0.55:41-0.26:048:25Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:414.66:16-0.46:460.26:058:25First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:534.31:424.77:07-0.37:540.46:058:25First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:503.92:444.78:00-0.19:040.66:068:24First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:503.53:454.78:540.010:120.76:068:24Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:523.34:434.89:480.111:140.76:078:24Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:523.15:354.810:420.26:088:23Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:463.16:234.912:080.611:32 AM0.26:088:23Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:353.27:074.912:550.512:190.26:098:22Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:193.37:474.91:370.41:030.26:108:22Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:593.48:244.92:150.41:440.26:108:21Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:383.58:594.92:500.32:230.26:118:21Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:163.69:344.83:240.33:020.26:128:20Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:533.710:074.63:560.33:410.36:128:20Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:313.810:414.44:270.34:210.56:138:19Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:093.911:164.14:580.35:040.66:148:18Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:514.011:543.95:300.35:510.76:148:18Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:374.26:060.36:440.96:158:17Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:393.61:294.36:480.37:440.96:168:16Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:303.42:274.67:360.28:510.96:168:16Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:303.33:294.98:320.19:590.76:178:15Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:353.34:315.29:340.011:040.56:188:14Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:413.45:325.510:37-0.26:198:13Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:443.76:295.812:020.311:39 AM-0.56:198:12Waning Crescent31Sat
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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