34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

73°
H 75°
L 57°
ENE
14mph
High tide
4:53 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:11 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 28m at 4:53 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1850

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:524.33:295.58:530.39:520.46:085:58Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:564.74:285.69:580.110:450.16:095:57Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:545.15:235.710:58-0.111:34-0.16:095:56Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:475.46:135.711:54-0.36:105:54New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:375.77:025.512:21-0.212:47-0.36:115:53New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:255.97:495.31:06-0.31:38-0.36:125:51New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:135.98:355.01:50-0.22:28-0.16:125:50Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:005.79:224.72:330.03:180.26:135:49Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:475.510:104.33:170.34:090.56:145:47Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:375.211:014.04:030.55:030.86:155:46Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:304.911:573.74:520.86:001.06:165:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:284.75:461.17:011.26:165:44First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:593.61:294.56:471.28:011.26:175:42First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:013.62:284.47:511.28:561.26:185:41First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:593.83:214.58:521.29:421.16:195:40Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:484.04:084.69:451.010:230.96:205:38Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:324.34:504.710:320.810:590.76:215:37Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:114.65:294.711:160.611:340.56:215:36Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:494.96:064.811:570.56:225:35Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:265.26:434.812:080.412:370.36:235:34Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:045.47:224.712:420.21:180.26:245:32Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:435.68:014.61:180.22:000.26:255:31Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:255.78:444.51:560.12:440.26:265:30Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:105.79:304.32:380.23:320.36:275:29Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:595.610:214.23:230.34:250.46:275:28Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:545.511:204.14:150.45:230.66:285:27Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:555.35:150.56:260.66:295:26Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:274.11:015.26:220.67:310.66:305:25Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:374.22:085.17:350.58:330.46:315:24Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:454.53:125.18:470.49:300.26:325:23Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:474.94:115.19:530.210:220.06:335:22Waning Crescent31Thu
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 18% 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 Waning Crescent (18% 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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