34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

78°
H 78°
L 69°
ENE
9mph
High tide
7:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:19 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 00m at 7:19 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - May 1844

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:414.46:125.911:38-0.85:236:58Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:334.47:046.212:35-0.612:27-0.95:226:59Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:254.47:556.31:29-0.71:18-0.95:216:59Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:174.38:486.12:22-0.72:10-0.95:207:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:124.29:425.93:16-0.63:04-0.75:197:01Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:104.110:395.54:11-0.44:01-0.45:187:02Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:113.911:385.05:09-0.25:030.05:177:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:163.96:070.06:100.35:167:03Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:394.61:233.97:060.17:210.55:157:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:414.32:274.08:030.28:310.65:147:05Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:414.03:254.28:560.29:340.65:147:06Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:373.84:164.49:430.210:300.55:137:06Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:273.75:004.610:260.211:190.45:127:07Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:123.65:404.811:050.25:117:08Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:533.66:184.912:020.311:41 AM0.15:107:09New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:323.56:545.012:430.312:170.15:107:09New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:093.57:305.01:210.212:530.15:097:10New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:463.58:065.01:580.21:290.25:087:11New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:243.48:434.92:360.22:050.25:087:12Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:023.49:204.83:130.32:430.35:077:12Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:423.310:004.73:510.33:240.45:067:13Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:263.410:424.54:310.44:100.55:067:14Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:153.411:294.45:120.45:010.65:057:15First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:093.65:570.36:010.65:057:15First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:214.21:073.96:450.27:060.65:047:16First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:184.12:064.37:360.18:150.55:047:17First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:184.03:054.88:29-0.29:210.25:037:17Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:184.04:035.39:22-0.410:250.05:037:18Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:174.04:595.710:16-0.611:24-0.35:037:19Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:154.15:536.111:10-0.85:027:19Full Moon30Thu
31Fri6:114.26:476.212:20-0.512:04-0.95:027:20Full Moon31Fri
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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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