34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

69°
H -°
L 54°
NNW
12mph
High tide
7:17 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:22 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 7:17 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - May 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:574.44:294.510:100.010:360.05:236:57Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:484.55:185.010:55-0.311:31-0.35:226:58Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:384.66:075.511:39-0.65:216:59Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:274.66:555.912:24-0.612:24-0.85:207:00Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:174.57:456.11:17-0.71:11-0.95:197:01Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:074.48:366.22:10-0.71:59-0.85:187:01Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:594.29:296.03:03-0.72:50-0.75:187:02Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:554.010:255.73:59-0.53:44-0.45:177:03Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:553.811:255.34:58-0.34:44-0.15:167:04Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:013.76:00-0.15:500.25:157:05Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:284.91:113.77:030.17:020.45:147:05Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:344.62:203.88:050.28:150.55:137:06Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:384.43:224.09:010.29:230.55:127:07Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:364.24:164.39:510.110:220.45:127:08Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:284.05:024.510:350.111:140.35:117:08Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:153.95:444.711:140.15:107:09Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:563.86:224.912:000.211:50 AM0.05:097:10New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:353.76:585.012:420.212:240.15:097:11New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:133.67:335.01:210.112:580.15:087:11New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:493.58:085.02:000.21:310.25:077:12New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:263.48:444.92:380.22:060.35:077:13Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:043.39:214.83:160.32:430.45:067:14Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:443.210:014.63:560.43:220.55:067:14Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:273.110:444.54:370.54:050.65:057:15Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:153.111:324.45:210.54:540.75:057:16First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:093.26:080.55:520.85:047:16First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:244.31:073.46:570.56:560.75:047:17First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:204.22:063.87:470.38:030.65:037:18First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:184.23:034.38:370.19:090.35:037:18Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:164.23:584.89:26-0.210:120.15:027:19Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:124.24:515.410:15-0.511:11-0.25:027:20Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 99% 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 (99% 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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