34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

47°
H 72°
L 55°
N
7mph
Low tide
11:50 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 47m at 11:50 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:58 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1820

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:374.38:543.52:10-0.22:53-0.17:125:43Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:094.19:303.62:48-0.13:23-0.17:115:44Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:423.810:073.63:270.13:520.07:115:45Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:163.610:473.74:080.24:240.07:105:46Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:543.311:323.84:540.44:590.17:095:47Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:393.05:470.55:410.17:085:48Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:253.912:322.86:480.66:320.17:075:49Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:254.11:352.77:570.57:320.07:065:49Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:304.32:442.79:070.48:37-0.27:065:50Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:354.63:513.010:110.19:44-0.47:055:51Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:365.04:533.311:08-0.210:47-0.77:045:52Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:335.25:503.711:59-0.511:46-1.07:035:53New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:265.46:444.112:47-0.77:025:54New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:165.57:364.512:43-1.21:32-1.07:015:55New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:045.38:274.81:38-1.32:17-1.17:005:56New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:525.09:194.92:33-1.23:02-1.16:595:57Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:404.610:124.93:28-0.93:47-0.96:585:58Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:304.111:064.84:25-0.64:33-0.76:575:59Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:223.65:25-0.25:22-0.46:556:00First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:054.612:203.16:310.16:17-0.16:546:01First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:084.31:262.87:420.47:180.16:536:02First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:154.22:372.78:530.58:250.36:526:03First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:204.13:442.79:570.59:300.36:516:04Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:194.14:402.910:500.410:270.26:506:04Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:094.25:263.111:350.311:160.16:486:05Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:524.36:073.312:120.26:476:06Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:294.36:433.512:460.06:466:07Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:044.37:183.712:38-0.11:16-0.16:456:08Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:364.37:523.91:16-0.21:45-0.16:446:09Full Moon29Tue
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 Waxing 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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