34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

52°
H -°
L 49°
NNW
7mph
High tide
3:17 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:08 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 48m at 3:17 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1825

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:444.18:594.72:400.12:390.25:237:15Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:244.29:354.43:140.23:210.45:247:15Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:044.210:114.13:470.34:030.65:257:14Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:454.110:493.84:210.44:490.85:267:13Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:304.111:313.54:570.55:391.05:267:12Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:204.15:380.66:351.25:277:11Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:193.31:154.26:240.67:381.25:287:10Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:143.22:134.47:170.68:411.15:297:09Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:153.23:104.68:140.59:390.95:297:08Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:163.34:044.99:120.310:310.75:307:07Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:133.64:555.210:090.111:190.45:317:06Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:073.95:435.511:04-0.25:327:05New Moon12Fri
13Sat5:584.36:305.612:030.111:56 AM-0.45:327:04New Moon13Sat
14Sun6:484.77:165.712:47-0.212:49-0.65:337:03New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:385.08:035.61:30-0.41:41-0.65:347:01New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:285.38:505.42:14-0.52:34-0.55:357:00Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:205.49:395.02:59-0.63:29-0.35:356:59Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:155.510:314.63:46-0.54:280.05:366:58Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:135.411:274.24:37-0.45:300.35:376:57First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:155.35:32-0.16:380.55:386:56First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:293.91:225.16:320.17:490.75:386:54First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:373.72:295.17:380.28:580.75:396:53First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:473.73:335.18:450.310:000.75:406:52Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:513.84:295.19:470.310:530.65:406:51Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:473.95:195.110:430.211:380.55:416:49Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:364.16:035.111:320.25:426:48Full Moon26Fri
27Sat6:194.36:425.012:180.412:170.25:436:47Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:584.47:194.912:550.312:580.25:436:46Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:364.67:534.81:280.31:370.35:446:44Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:124.68:274.62:000.32:150.45:456:43Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:474.69:004.32:310.42:540.55:466:42Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 (59% 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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