34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 64°
SSE
8mph
High tide
9:59 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:54 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 10m at 9:59 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (89% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:454.54:583.111:120.310:460.07:205:14Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:284.55:413.211:550.211:280.07:215:15Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:084.66:223.312:340.17:215:16Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:464.77:003.412:08-0.11:100.07:215:17Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:224.77:373.412:47-0.11:450.07:215:17Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:574.68:133.51:25-0.12:19-0.17:215:18Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:314.58:503.52:02-0.12:52-0.17:215:19Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:064.49:293.62:410.03:25-0.17:215:20Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:424.210:103.73:220.13:59-0.17:215:21Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:214.010:553.84:060.24:36-0.17:215:22Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:053.711:463.94:560.35:18-0.17:215:23Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:553.55:540.36:05-0.27:215:23Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:434.112:533.36:590.37:00-0.27:205:24Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:454.41:573.38:080.38:00-0.47:205:25Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:494.73:033.39:170.19:03-0.67:205:26Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:525.04:083.510:21-0.210:06-0.87:205:27Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:525.35:093.711:18-0.511:06-1.07:205:28Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:485.66:074.012:12-0.77:195:29New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:415.77:024.312:04-1.21:03-0.97:195:30New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:325.67:554.51:00-1.31:51-1.07:185:31New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:225.48:474.51:55-1.22:39-1.07:185:32Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:115.09:394.52:49-1.03:25-0.97:185:33Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:594.610:324.43:43-0.74:12-0.87:175:34Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:494.111:274.34:39-0.44:59-0.57:175:35Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:403.65:380.05:48-0.37:165:36First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:254.112:363.26:420.36:400.07:165:37First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:254.01:362.97:480.57:350.17:155:38First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:263.92:382.88:540.58:330.27:145:39First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:244.03:372.89:530.59:290.27:145:40Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:164.04:302.910:440.410:200.17:135:41Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:024.25:163.011:270.211:060.07:125:42Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 89% 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 (89% 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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