34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

75°
H -°
L 59°
NE
12mph
High tide
9:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:33 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 9:42 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1812

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:543.510:174.43:550.23:460.26:006:34Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:353.411:024.44:390.44:270.35:596:35Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:243.311:554.35:280.55:160.45:586:36Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:213.26:240.56:140.45:566:37Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:554.41:253.37:260.47:210.35:556:37Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:004.52:323.68:280.38:300.15:546:38Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:044.63:364.09:270.09:38-0.15:526:39Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:054.84:344.510:21-0.310:41-0.55:516:40Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:015.05:295.111:12-0.611:39-0.85:496:40Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:555.16:225.512:01-0.95:486:41New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:465.17:135.812:35-1.012:49-1.05:476:42New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:375.08:035.91:29-1.01:37-1.05:466:43New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:284.88:555.92:22-1.02:25-0.95:446:44Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:194.59:475.73:16-0.83:14-0.75:436:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:134.110:415.34:11-0.54:06-0.45:426:45Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:103.811:394.95:09-0.25:020.05:406:46First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:123.66:100.16:030.35:396:47First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:404.61:193.57:130.37:100.55:386:47First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:444.32:253.58:140.48:190.65:376:48First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:464.13:253.69:100.49:220.65:356:49Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:424.04:153.89:590.410:170.55:346:50Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:304.04:594.110:410.311:050.45:336:51Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:134.05:384.311:180.211:470.35:326:51Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:524.06:154.511:520.15:316:52Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:294.06:504.712:270.212:250.15:306:53Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:054.07:244.81:050.112:580.05:286:54Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:403.97:584.91:420.11:300.05:276:54Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:153.88:344.92:190.12:040.15:266:55Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:523.79:114.92:570.12:390.25:256:56Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:323.69:524.83:370.23:180.25:246:57Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 92% 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 Waning Gibbous (92% 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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