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 (tomorrow) : 8:13 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 45m at 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 - Nov 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:515.610:123.93:130.24:210.47:306:16Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:385.310:593.73:570.55:100.77:316:16Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:265.011:503.54:430.76:000.97:316:15Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:184.75:341.06:541.17:326:14First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:463.41:134.46:311.17:481.27:336:13First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:473.52:104.27:341.38:401.27:346:12First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:473.62:054.17:401.38:261.16:355:11First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:423.92:554.08:421.29:070.96:365:10Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:294.23:414.09:361.09:450.76:375:09Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:124.54:244.010:250.810:220.56:385:09Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:524.95:054.111:100.610:580.36:395:08Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:325.35:464.111:540.411:360.26:405:07Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:125.56:274.112:370.26:415:07Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:545.77:104.012:160.01:210.26:425:06Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:385.87:544.012:58-0.12:060.16:435:05Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:245.88:424.01:43-0.12:540.26:445:05Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:145.79:343.92:310.03:440.26:455:04Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:075.510:323.93:250.14:380.36:465:04Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:045.211:364.04:240.25:350.36:475:03Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:055.05:310.46:330.36:485:03Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:454.11:084.76:440.57:300.26:495:02Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:524.42:124.57:590.58:260.16:495:02Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:554.83:124.39:090.49:180.06:505:01Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:535.14:094.110:120.310:07-0.16:515:01Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:455.45:024.011:090.110:54-0.26:525:01Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:345.65:514.012:000.06:535:00New Moon26Fri
27Sat6:205.76:383.912:480.06:545:00New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:045.67:223.812:24-0.11:330.16:555:00New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:475.58:053.71:070.02:170.16:565:00New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:295.38:483.61:490.13:000.36:574:59Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 5:05 am — 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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