34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

66°
H 74°
L 47°
WSW
15mph
Low tide
3:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 42m at 3:26 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:12 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 5:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1765

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:265.58:434.31:580.32:450.46:085:58Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:065.49:234.02:340.43:290.66:095:56Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:485.110:043.73:110.74:160.96:105:55Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:344.910:503.53:510.95:061.26:115:53Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:254.611:433.34:361.16:031.46:115:52Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:234.55:291.37:051.56:125:51Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:463.31:274.46:311.48:061.56:135:49Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:523.42:274.47:391.38:591.36:145:48Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:513.63:194.58:421.29:421.16:155:47Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:423.94:054.69:381.010:200.96:155:45Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:274.34:474.810:280.710:550.66:165:44Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:084.85:274.811:150.511:300.46:175:43Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:495.26:084.912:010.36:185:42New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:305.66:494.812:060.212:460.16:195:40New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:135.97:314.712:440.01:320.06:195:39New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:576.18:164.51:25-0.12:210.16:205:38Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:456.19:044.32:08-0.13:120.26:215:37Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:376.09:564.12:550.04:070.46:225:35Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:355.810:573.93:490.25:080.66:235:34Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:385.54:490.46:140.76:245:33First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:063.912:475.25:590.67:210.86:245:32First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:204.01:565.17:160.78:250.76:255:31First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:314.23:015.08:310.69:210.56:265:29Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:344.63:584.99:380.510:100.46:275:28Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:284.94:494.810:370.410:540.36:285:27Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:165.25:354.711:300.311:340.26:295:26Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:005.56:184.512:170.36:305:25Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:415.66:584.312:110.21:010.36:315:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:195.67:374.112:470.31:430.36:325:23Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:585.58:153.91:230.42:240.56:335:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:365.38:543.71:590.53:060.76:335:21Waning Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657419)

Common Questions About Ocean City Beach, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ocean City Beach, NC?

Ocean City Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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