34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

76°
H -°
L 66°
SE
2mph
High tide
10:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:42 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 10:48 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:523.87:175.11:010.312:420.15:247:15Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:323.97:545.01:380.21:230.15:257:14Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:114.08:294.82:130.22:030.25:257:13Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:494.09:024.52:450.32:430.35:267:12Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:264.19:364.33:160.33:230.55:277:11Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:044.110:114.03:470.44:050.75:287:10Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:454.210:483.74:190.54:500.95:287:09Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:294.211:303.44:540.55:411.15:297:08Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:204.25:350.66:391.25:307:07Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:193.31:164.46:220.67:441.25:317:06Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:173.22:174.67:180.68:491.15:317:05Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:213.23:174.88:190.49:500.95:327:04Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:253.44:145.29:210.210:430.65:337:03Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:253.75:085.510:21-0.111:320.35:347:02Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:214.15:585.711:18-0.45:347:01New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:144.56:465.812:180.012:13-0.65:357:00New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:064.97:345.81:03-0.31:08-0.75:366:59New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:575.28:225.61:47-0.52:02-0.65:376:57Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:495.59:105.22:32-0.62:57-0.55:376:56Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:425.610:004.83:17-0.53:54-0.25:386:55Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:385.510:534.44:05-0.44:550.15:396:54Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:375.411:514.04:56-0.26:000.55:396:53First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:425.25:530.17:100.75:406:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:563.71:495.06:550.38:210.95:416:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:063.52:564.98:020.59:280.95:426:49Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:143.53:574.99:080.510:250.85:426:47Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:143.64:495.010:070.511:130.75:436:46Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:053.85:345.010:590.411:540.65:446:45Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:494.06:145.011:440.45:456:44Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:294.26:504.912:300.512:260.35:456:42Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:054.47:244.81:020.41:040.35:466:41Full 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 81% 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 Gibbous (81% 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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