34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

61°
H -°
L 51°
NNE
22mph
Low tide
8:27 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 8:27 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:15 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1827

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:044.05:390.16:040.65:047:30First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:094.01:004.36:260.07:080.65:047:30First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:053.81:594.77:18-0.18:150.55:057:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:063.73:005.08:14-0.39:220.35:057:30Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:093.84:005.49:12-0.510:250.05:067:29Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:123.94:575.710:11-0.711:24-0.25:067:29Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:134.05:536.011:10-0.85:077:29Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:114.26:476.112:19-0.512:07-1.05:077:29Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:074.47:406.11:12-0.61:03-1.05:087:29Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:034.68:315.92:03-0.71:59-0.95:087:28Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:584.69:225.52:53-0.72:55-0.65:097:28Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:534.610:135.13:42-0.63:52-0.35:097:28Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:494.611:044.64:31-0.54:500.05:107:27Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:474.511:574.25:21-0.35:510.35:117:27Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:464.46:12-0.16:550.65:117:27Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:523.81:454.47:030.18:010.85:127:26Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:503.52:434.47:550.39:040.85:137:26Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:483.33:374.58:470.310:010.85:137:25Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:433.24:254.69:370.310:510.75:147:25Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:333.35:104.710:240.311:350.65:157:24Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:193.45:514.811:080.25:157:24Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:013.56:294.912:150.511:50 AM0.25:167:23New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:423.67:054.912:520.312:300.15:177:22New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:203.87:414.91:280.21:090.15:177:22New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:583.98:164.92:020.21:480.15:187:21New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:364.08:514.82:350.12:280.25:197:20Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:164.19:284.63:090.13:100.35:197:20Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:584.210:084.43:440.13:550.45:207:19Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:444.410:524.24:220.04:460.55:217:18Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:354.511:434.05:050.05:430.65:227:17First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:324.75:540.06:470.65:227:17First Quarter31Tue
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 50% 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 (50% 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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