34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

71°
H 72°
L 54°
NNW
13mph
Low tide
1:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 42m at 1:01 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:485.39:064.52:260.33:030.56:085:58Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:285.19:464.13:010.53:470.76:095:57Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:104.910:283.83:380.84:340.96:095:56Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:554.711:143.64:171.05:251.26:105:54Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:474.65:021.26:221.36:115:53Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:093.412:454.55:551.37:241.46:125:52Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:103.41:474.46:571.38:241.46:125:50Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:143.52:454.58:011.29:161.26:135:49Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:113.73:384.79:021.110:011.06:145:48Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:004.04:244.99:560.810:400.76:155:46Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:454.45:075.010:450.511:180.56:165:45Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:284.95:495.211:330.311:560.26:165:44New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:105.36:315.212:190.16:175:42New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:535.77:145.112:340.01:06-0.16:185:41New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:385.97:585.01:14-0.11:54-0.16:195:40New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:256.18:454.81:56-0.22:45-0.16:205:39Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:146.19:354.52:41-0.13:380.16:205:37Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:085.910:314.33:300.04:360.36:215:36Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:085.711:344.14:250.25:400.56:225:35First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:135.55:270.46:480.66:235:34First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:454.01:235.36:380.67:560.76:245:33First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:584.12:315.27:530.68:590.66:255:31First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:064.33:335.19:040.69:530.56:265:30Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:054.64:285.110:070.410:410.36:265:29Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:564.95:175.011:020.311:240.26:275:28Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:425.16:014.911:520.36:285:27Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:245.36:424.712:030.212:370.26:295:26Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:035.47:214.512:390.21:190.36:305:25Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:405.47:584.31:140.32:000.36:315:24Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:175.38:364.11:480.42:400.56:325:23Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:555.29:143.82:220.63:210.76:335:22Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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