34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

73°
H 78°
L 67°
NNE
12mph
High tide
5:36 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:32 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 5:36 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:253.15:034.710:100.511:350.85:247:15Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:133.25:464.810:570.45:257:14Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:563.36:254.912:150.711:41 AM0.35:267:13Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:363.57:025.012:510.512:220.35:267:12Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:143.77:365.01:260.41:020.25:277:11Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:513.88:104.91:580.31:410.25:287:10Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:284.08:444.82:290.32:200.35:297:09Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:064.19:184.63:000.23:010.45:297:08Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:454.39:554.33:310.23:450.55:307:07Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:284.510:364.14:050.24:340.65:317:06Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:174.611:233.84:440.25:290.75:317:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:124.85:290.26:330.85:327:04Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:183.61:144.96:210.27:430.85:337:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:223.42:205.17:220.18:540.75:347:02Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:313.43:275.48:290.010:010.55:347:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:403.64:305.69:37-0.211:000.35:357:00Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:453.95:285.810:41-0.411:530.15:366:58Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:444.36:215.911:41-0.55:376:57New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:394.67:115.912:42-0.212:38-0.65:376:56New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:314.97:595.71:28-0.31:33-0.55:386:55New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:225.18:455.32:12-0.32:26-0.45:396:54Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:125.19:314.92:55-0.33:19-0.15:406:52Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:015.110:174.43:38-0.14:130.35:406:51Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:525.011:053.94:200.15:090.65:416:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:464.811:563.65:050.46:090.95:426:49First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:434.65:530.77:141.15:436:47First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:543.31:454.56:470.98:221.35:436:46First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:583.12:474.57:471.09:241.35:446:45First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:023.23:444.58:490.910:171.25:456:43Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:583.34:344.79:450.811:011.05:456:42Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:463.55:164.810:350.711:390.95:466:41Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 90% 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 (90% 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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