34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

69°
H 70°
L 60°
N
17mph
Low tide
12:18 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 13m at 12:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:40 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:035.36:203.412:33-0.27:205:14Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:505.37:083.412:07-0.51:20-0.37:215:15Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:355.27:533.412:54-0.42:04-0.27:215:16Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:185.08:373.41:39-0.32:46-0.17:215:17Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:004.79:203.42:23-0.23:260.07:215:18Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:404.410:033.33:070.04:050.17:215:18Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:204.110:483.33:520.24:430.27:215:19Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:013.811:353.34:400.45:210.37:215:20Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:433.45:310.66:000.47:215:21Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:253.412:303.26:290.76:410.47:215:22Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:183.51:212.97:320.87:250.47:215:23Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:123.72:162.88:360.78:140.37:215:24Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:054.03:132.89:360.69:040.17:205:25Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:574.34:072.810:300.49:550.07:205:26Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:464.64:593.011:200.110:46-0.37:205:27Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:344.95:483.212:06-0.17:205:28New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:225.26:363.412:51-0.37:195:29New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:085.37:243.612:26-0.71:35-0.57:195:29New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:555.48:133.81:16-0.92:19-0.67:195:30New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:425.39:044.02:08-0.93:03-0.77:185:31Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:305.19:574.23:01-0.83:48-0.77:185:32Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:194.710:524.33:57-0.64:35-0.77:175:33Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:114.211:524.44:57-0.45:24-0.67:175:34First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:073.86:03-0.16:16-0.57:165:35First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:554.51:083.47:140.17:12-0.47:165:36First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:004.52:143.18:280.28:12-0.37:155:37First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:054.63:223.09:380.19:14-0.37:155:38Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:064.74:253.010:400.110:14-0.37:145:39Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:024.75:213.111:34-0.111:09-0.37:135:40Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:524.86:103.212:21-0.17:135:41Full Moon30Fri
31Sat6:384.86:553.31:03-0.27:125:42Full Moon31Sat
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 Waxing 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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