34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

80°
H 82°
L 68°
SSW
8mph
Low tide
5:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 5:38 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:23 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1833

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:144.06:435.512:20-0.212:05-0.45:027:20Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:013.97:275.51:09-0.212:48-0.35:017:21Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:463.78:095.41:55-0.21:30-0.25:017:21Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:303.68:515.22:39-0.12:120.05:017:22Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:143.59:334.93:230.12:540.25:017:23Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:593.310:154.74:060.23:380.45:007:23Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:463.310:594.44:500.44:240.65:007:24Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:363.211:454.15:340.55:150.85:007:24Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:283.36:190.56:110.95:007:25Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:343.91:233.47:040.67:121.05:007:25Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:243.72:163.77:480.58:140.95:007:26Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:163.63:064.08:320.49:130.85:007:26Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:083.63:534.49:150.210:080.65:007:26Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:583.64:384.89:580.110:590.35:007:27Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:473.65:235.110:42-0.111:480.15:007:27Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:363.76:095.511:27-0.35:007:27New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:243.86:555.712:36-0.112:14-0.55:007:28New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:133.87:435.91:24-0.31:02-0.65:007:28New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:033.98:325.92:13-0.41:52-0.65:007:28Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:564.09:245.73:02-0.42:45-0.55:017:29Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:514.010:175.53:53-0.43:41-0.45:017:29Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:504.111:125.24:46-0.44:42-0.25:017:29Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:534.25:40-0.35:480.15:017:29First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:104.812:584.36:35-0.36:580.25:027:29First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:114.42:024.57:31-0.38:100.35:027:29First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:134.13:034.78:26-0.29:180.35:027:30Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:133.94:005.09:19-0.210:210.35:037:30Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:113.74:525.110:09-0.211:170.25:037:30Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:053.65:415.210:57-0.25:037:30Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:553.66:255.312:080.111:43 AM-0.25:047:30Full Moon30Sun
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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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