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 50m 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 - Oct 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:436.19:044.92:17-0.23:01-0.17:046:54New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:306.09:504.63:00-0.13:520.17:056:53Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:185.810:374.23:430.14:430.47:066:51Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:085.511:273.94:280.45:360.77:066:50Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:015.15:160.76:341.07:076:49First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:223.612:594.86:101.07:351.27:086:47First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:233.52:024.67:111.28:391.37:096:46First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:303.53:054.58:181.39:361.37:096:45First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:323.64:014.49:241.210:251.27:106:43Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:263.84:494.510:221.111:051.17:116:42Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:124.15:324.511:120.911:410.97:126:41Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:524.56:104.611:570.87:136:39Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:304.86:464.612:130.712:380.67:136:38Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:065.17:224.512:450.51:190.57:146:37Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:425.37:584.51:170.41:580.47:156:36Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:195.58:354.41:510.32:390.47:166:34Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:585.69:144.22:260.33:210.47:176:33Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:415.79:574.13:040.34:060.57:176:32Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:275.610:443.93:470.34:560.67:186:31Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:195.511:393.84:350.45:510.87:196:29Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:185.35:310.56:520.87:206:28Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:423.81:235.26:360.67:560.87:216:27Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:533.92:305.17:490.78:580.77:226:26Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:044.23:355.09:050.69:550.57:236:25Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:104.74:355.010:150.410:470.27:236:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:085.15:304.911:190.211:350.07:246:23Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:005.66:214.912:160.17:256:22Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:495.97:104.712:21-0.11:090.07:266:21New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:366.07:564.61:04-0.21:590.07:276:19New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:226.08:414.41:47-0.12:470.07:286:18New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:065.99:264.12:300.03:340.27:296:17Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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