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 3h 22m 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 - Aug 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:434.07:236.012:560.012:39-0.76:208:12New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:394.48:146.01:46-0.31:37-0.86:218:11New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:344.79:045.92:34-0.52:34-0.86:228:10New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:285.09:535.63:21-0.63:30-0.76:228:09Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:225.110:435.14:08-0.64:27-0.46:238:08Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:175.111:334.64:54-0.55:25-0.16:248:07Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:135.05:41-0.36:260.36:258:06First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:254.11:124.96:31-0.17:320.66:258:05First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:213.72:134.87:240.28:400.86:268:04First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:233.43:174.78:210.49:490.96:278:03First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:283.24:184.69:210.510:511.06:278:02Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:313.25:134.710:200.611:440.96:288:01Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:263.36:014.811:140.56:298:00Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:133.46:444.812:290.812:020.46:307:59Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:553.67:224.91:080.712:450.46:307:58Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:343.87:574.91:430.51:250.36:317:56Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:114.08:314.92:150.42:040.36:327:55Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:464.29:034.82:450.42:410.36:337:54Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:214.39:354.63:150.33:190.46:337:53Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:574.410:084.43:440.33:580.56:347:52Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:344.510:434.24:140.34:400.66:357:50Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:154.611:233.94:480.45:260.86:367:49Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:024.75:250.46:180.96:367:48Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:083.712:564.86:100.47:191.06:377:47Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:033.51:584.97:040.48:281.06:387:45Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:073.43:055.18:070.49:380.96:387:44Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:173.54:125.39:160.210:430.76:397:43Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:273.85:145.610:250.011:400.46:407:42Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:304.26:115.811:30-0.36:417:40Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:294.67:045.912:310.112:31-0.56:417:39New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:235.17:545.81:19-0.21:28-0.66:427:38New Moon31Tue
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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