34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

74°
H -°
L 72°
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 2h 00m 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 - Sep 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:283.85:554.911:190.55:476:39Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:074.06:305.012:130.712:010.45:486:38Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:444.37:055.012:450.512:410.35:486:37Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:204.57:385.01:160.41:200.35:496:35Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:574.88:134.81:460.32:010.35:506:34Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:355.08:504.62:180.22:430.35:506:33Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:165.19:294.42:520.23:280.55:516:31Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:005.210:134.13:290.34:180.65:526:30Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:515.211:033.84:110.35:150.85:536:28Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun11:505.25:010.46:200.95:536:27Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:033.612:565.26:010.57:311.05:546:26Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:123.62:075.37:100.58:430.95:556:24Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:263.73:165.48:230.49:460.75:556:23Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:364.04:175.59:340.210:410.45:566:21Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:384.45:125.610:380.011:300.25:576:20Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:334.86:035.611:36-0.25:576:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:235.26:505.512:150.012:30-0.25:586:17New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:115.57:345.312:57-0.11:21-0.25:596:16New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:575.68:185.01:38-0.12:100.06:006:14Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:425.69:014.62:170.02:590.26:006:13Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:275.49:444.22:570.23:480.56:016:11Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:135.210:293.83:370.54:390.86:026:10Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:034.911:193.54:190.85:341.16:036:09First Quarter23Sat
24Sun11:584.75:071.06:361.36:036:07First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:173.31:004.56:031.27:421.56:046:06First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:223.32:054.47:081.38:431.46:056:04First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:283.33:044.58:151.29:351.36:056:03Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:253.63:544.69:151.110:171.16:066:02Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:133.94:374.710:070.910:530.96:076:00Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:554.25:164.810:530.711:270.76:085:59Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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