34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

76°
H -°
L 64°
SSW
12mph
High tide
12:13 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:57 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 14m at 12:13 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1831

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:155.39:414.02:43-0.73:38-0.57:205:14Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:044.910:343.83:35-0.44:27-0.37:215:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:534.411:293.74:29-0.15:15-0.17:215:16Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:444.05:260.26:040.07:215:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:263.712:373.66:260.56:540.27:215:17Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:233.71:323.37:300.67:430.37:215:18Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:203.72:273.18:340.78:320.37:215:19Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:133.93:213.09:320.69:190.27:215:20Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:014.14:113.110:240.510:040.17:215:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:464.34:573.111:100.310:470.07:215:22Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:274.55:403.211:520.111:28-0.27:215:22Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:074.66:203.312:310.07:215:23New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:454.87:003.412:09-0.31:09-0.27:215:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:244.97:403.612:49-0.41:47-0.37:205:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:024.98:203.71:30-0.42:24-0.47:205:26New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:424.89:033.72:12-0.53:03-0.47:205:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:234.79:493.82:56-0.43:43-0.47:205:28Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:084.510:383.93:45-0.34:26-0.47:195:29Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:564.311:334.14:38-0.25:12-0.47:195:30First Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:504.05:38-0.16:04-0.47:195:31First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:344.212:493.76:450.07:00-0.47:185:32First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:384.41:543.57:560.08:00-0.57:185:33First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:444.63:013.59:07-0.19:02-0.67:175:34Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:474.94:063.510:13-0.310:03-0.77:175:35Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:465.15:063.711:12-0.511:01-0.97:165:36Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:415.36:013.812:06-0.67:165:37Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:335.46:534.012:55-0.77:155:38Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:215.37:424.012:48-1.01:42-0.87:155:39Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:085.18:294.11:38-0.92:26-0.77:145:40Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:524.99:154.02:26-0.73:09-0.67:135:41Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:354.510:013.93:13-0.53:50-0.47:135:42Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (31% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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