34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

65°
H 81°
L 64°
NNE
2mph
High tide
9:43 am

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 : 4:03 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 9:43 am (5.8 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 - Nov 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:594.711:263.64:210.95:301.06:345:21Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:504.45:131.16:221.16:345:20Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:233.612:454.36:131.27:141.16:355:19Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:233.71:414.17:171.38:031.16:365:18Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:193.92:344.18:191.28:480.96:375:17Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:104.23:234.19:161.09:300.76:385:16Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:554.54:094.210:070.810:090.56:395:15Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:384.94:524.210:540.610:490.36:405:15Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:205.35:354.311:390.311:290.16:415:14New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:025.66:184.412:230.26:425:13New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:455.87:024.412:11-0.11:080.06:435:12New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:306.07:484.412:54-0.21:540.06:445:12New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:176.08:364.31:40-0.22:420.06:455:11Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:065.99:294.32:29-0.23:330.06:465:10Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:595.710:264.23:22-0.14:260.16:475:10Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:565.411:294.24:210.15:230.26:485:09First Quarter16Mon
17Tue11:575.15:260.36:220.26:495:08First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:374.31:014.86:380.47:220.26:505:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:454.52:054.57:510.58:200.16:515:07First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:494.83:074.49:010.49:140.06:525:07Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:475.14:044.310:040.310:05-0.16:535:06Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:405.34:574.211:000.210:53-0.16:545:06Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:285.55:464.111:510.111:38-0.16:545:06Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:145.66:314.112:380.06:555:05Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:565.67:144.012:20-0.11:220.16:565:05Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:385.47:563.91:020.02:040.16:575:05Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:185.38:373.81:420.12:450.26:585:04Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:585.09:193.72:230.33:250.46:595:04Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:384.810:023.63:040.44:060.57:005:04Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:204.510:483.53:480.64:480.67:015:04Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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