34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 71°
SSW
8mph
High tide
12:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:41 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 02m at 12:46 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (60% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:444.511:203.94:19-0.15:05-0.27:205:15Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:364.25:200.15:53-0.37:215:15First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:194.112:323.86:270.26:45-0.37:215:16First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:224.41:343.57:390.27:40-0.37:215:17First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:264.72:393.38:510.18:38-0.47:215:18Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:285.03:433.39:590.09:37-0.57:215:19Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:285.24:453.311:00-0.110:35-0.67:215:19Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:245.35:423.411:56-0.311:31-0.77:215:20Full Moon8Thu
9Fri6:175.46:353.512:47-0.47:215:21Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:065.47:253.612:24-0.71:34-0.47:215:22Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:545.28:123.61:15-0.62:19-0.47:215:23Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:385.08:593.62:03-0.53:02-0.37:215:24Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:214.69:443.62:51-0.33:42-0.27:205:25Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:034.310:303.63:38-0.14:21-0.17:205:26Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:443.911:173.64:260.24:590.17:205:27Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:253.55:170.45:370.27:205:28Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:063.612:103.16:130.66:180.37:195:29Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:583.61:002.87:150.77:020.47:195:30Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:533.71:562.68:210.87:510.47:195:31Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:483.82:552.69:230.78:440.37:185:32Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:424.03:522.610:190.69:370.27:185:33Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:324.24:432.711:070.410:280.07:175:34Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:194.55:312.911:510.111:17-0.27:175:35Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:034.76:153.212:32-0.17:165:36New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:464.96:593.412:04-0.51:11-0.37:165:37New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:285.17:433.712:50-0.61:50-0.47:155:38New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:105.08:293.91:37-0.72:29-0.67:155:39New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:524.99:164.12:25-0.73:09-0.77:145:40Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:374.610:064.33:16-0.63:50-0.77:135:41Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:234.310:594.44:10-0.54:34-0.77:135:42Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:133.911:574.55:09-0.25:21-0.67:125:43First Quarter31Sat
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 60% 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 Third Quarter (60% 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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