34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

79°
H 80°
L 62°
S
7mph
Low tide
3:15 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 55m at 3:15 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:15 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:363.32:324.37:410.58:551.05:247:15First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:343.33:264.58:350.49:510.95:257:14Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:313.44:164.89:280.310:410.65:257:13Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:253.65:045.110:210.111:270.35:267:13Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:163.95:515.411:12-0.25:277:12Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:054.26:365.612:110.112:02-0.45:277:11Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:544.57:225.712:55-0.212:52-0.55:287:10Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:434.88:085.61:38-0.41:43-0.65:297:09Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:335.08:555.42:22-0.52:35-0.55:307:08Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:245.29:445.23:08-0.63:29-0.35:307:07Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:185.210:354.83:55-0.54:27-0.15:317:06Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:165.211:314.44:46-0.45:290.25:327:04Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:185.15:40-0.36:360.45:337:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:324.11:245.16:40-0.17:460.55:337:02Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:393.92:305.17:430.08:550.65:347:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:473.83:335.18:480.19:580.55:357:00Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:513.94:315.29:490.110:530.45:366:59Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:484.05:225.210:450.111:420.35:366:58Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:394.26:075.211:350.05:376:56New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:244.36:495.212:250.212:210.05:386:55New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:064.47:285.11:040.21:040.15:396:54New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:464.58:044.91:400.21:450.25:396:53New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:244.58:404.72:150.22:240.35:406:52Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:014.59:154.52:480.33:040.55:416:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:394.59:514.23:210.43:450.75:426:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:204.410:293.93:560.54:280.95:426:48Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:034.411:113.74:330.75:151.15:436:46First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:524.311:593.55:140.86:081.25:446:45First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:464.36:020.87:081.25:446:44First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:553.51:454.56:570.88:101.25:456:43First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:563.52:444.77:560.79:091.05:466:41Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 95% 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 (95% 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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