34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

59°
H -°
L 58°
NNE
10mph
High tide
9:24 am

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 : 3:51 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 34m at 9:24 am (6.2 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 - Jan 1813

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:174.86:303.412:420.07:215:14New Moon1Fri
2Sat6:554.97:103.512:18-0.31:20-0.17:215:15New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:345.07:513.612:58-0.31:59-0.27:215:16New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:145.08:333.61:39-0.42:38-0.37:215:17Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:555.09:173.72:23-0.43:19-0.37:215:18Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:394.810:063.83:09-0.34:02-0.37:215:18Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:264.610:593.94:00-0.24:48-0.37:215:19Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:174.411:574.04:57-0.15:37-0.37:215:20First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:134.16:000.06:30-0.47:215:21First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:594.21:153.87:090.17:27-0.47:215:22First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:044.52:193.78:210.08:26-0.57:215:23Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:084.83:243.69:30-0.19:25-0.67:215:24Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:085.04:263.610:34-0.310:23-0.77:215:25Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:055.35:243.711:31-0.511:18-0.87:205:26Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:585.46:183.812:24-0.67:205:27Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:495.47:093.912:11-0.91:13-0.77:205:27Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:365.37:573.91:02-0.91:59-0.77:205:28Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:225.18:443.91:50-0.82:44-0.67:195:29Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:074.89:303.82:38-0.63:27-0.57:195:30Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:504.510:173.73:25-0.34:09-0.37:195:31Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:334.111:043.64:13-0.14:50-0.17:185:32Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:173.711:543.55:030.25:320.17:185:33Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:033.35:570.46:160.27:175:34Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:473.512:543.16:570.67:020.37:175:35Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:423.61:492.98:000.77:520.37:165:36Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:383.72:472.89:020.68:440.27:165:37Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:313.93:422.99:580.59:340.17:155:38Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:204.14:333.010:470.310:23-0.17:145:39Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:064.45:193.211:320.111:09-0.37:145:40Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:494.66:033.412:13-0.17:135:41New Moon30Sat
31Sun6:314.86:463.612:53-0.37:125:42New Moon31Sun
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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