34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

56°
H 78°
L 56°
NW
8mph
High tide
7:36 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 1:45 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 7:36 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - May 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:393.87:574.91:430.11:280.15:236:58New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:143.78:324.92:200.12:000.25:226:58New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:503.59:084.82:570.22:340.35:216:59Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:283.49:474.83:360.33:110.45:207:00Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:093.310:314.74:180.43:520.55:197:01Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:573.211:204.65:040.54:400.55:187:02Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:523.35:560.55:370.65:177:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:164.512:533.46:510.46:430.55:167:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:174.51:583.77:480.37:530.45:167:04First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:204.53:014.28:430.19:030.25:157:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:214.63:594.79:36-0.210:09-0.15:147:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:194.64:555.310:27-0.511:09-0.45:137:06Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:154.65:475.711:17-0.75:127:07Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:084.66:396.112:07-0.612:06-0.95:117:08Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:014.57:306.21:02-0.812:55-0.95:117:09Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:534.48:226.21:56-0.81:45-0.85:107:09Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:464.29:135.92:49-0.72:35-0.65:097:10Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:404.010:075.63:44-0.53:28-0.45:097:11Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:383.811:025.24:39-0.24:240.05:087:12Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:393.65:360.05:250.35:077:12Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:004.712:433.66:340.26:300.65:077:13Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:004.41:473.67:310.37:380.75:067:14Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:594.12:463.78:240.48:440.85:057:14Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:553.93:384.09:120.49:430.75:057:15Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:463.84:244.29:550.310:350.65:047:16Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:323.75:054.410:330.311:210.55:047:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:143.65:434.711:090.25:047:17Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:543.66:194.812:030.411:44 AM0.15:037:18New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:323.66:555.012:430.312:190.15:037:18New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:103.57:315.11:210.212:540.15:027:19New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:483.58:085.12:000.11:300.15:027:20New Moon31Tue
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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