34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

63°
H 80°
L 62°
NW
3mph
High tide
8:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:15 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 05m at 8:58 am (5.7 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 - Jun 1866

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:593.59:164.93:070.22:420.35:027:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:403.59:564.73:450.23:240.35:017:21Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:253.510:404.64:250.24:100.45:017:21Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:143.611:284.55:080.25:030.55:017:22Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:093.85:550.16:030.55:017:23Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:214.31:084.16:450.07:080.55:007:23Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:204.22:094.57:38-0.18:170.35:007:24Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:214.23:094.98:33-0.39:240.15:007:24Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:224.14:085.39:28-0.510:28-0.15:007:25Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:234.25:045.710:24-0.711:27-0.45:007:25Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:214.25:586.011:18-0.95:007:26New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:174.36:526.212:23-0.612:12-1.05:007:26New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:134.37:446.11:18-0.71:06-0.95:007:26New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:074.38:366.02:10-0.72:00-0.85:007:27Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:024.39:275.63:02-0.62:54-0.65:007:27Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:584.210:195.23:54-0.53:50-0.35:007:28Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:544.111:114.84:45-0.34:470.15:007:28Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:534.05:36-0.15:470.45:007:28First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:044.312:524.06:280.06:510.65:017:28First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:594.01:504.07:180.27:550.85:017:29First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:543.72:464.18:070.38:570.85:017:29First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:483.53:364.38:540.39:530.85:017:29Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:403.44:234.49:390.310:440.75:017:29Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:283.35:054.610:220.211:290.55:027:29Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:133.45:454.811:030.25:027:30Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:553.46:244.912:100.411:43 AM0.15:027:30Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:363.57:015.012:500.312:230.05:037:30Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:163.67:395.11:280.21:020.05:037:30Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:563.68:165.02:050.11:420.05:037:30Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:363.78:545.02:420.02:230.15:047:30Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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