34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 71°
NNE
9mph
Low tide
11:40 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 29m at 11:40 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:36 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:253.89:525.13:30-0.33:14-0.36:006:35Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:113.410:404.84:200.03:580.15:596:35Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:013.111:334.45:130.34:460.45:576:36Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:572.96:100.65:400.65:566:37Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:314.11:012.87:130.86:440.85:556:38Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:353.92:092.98:150.97:540.95:536:38Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:383.83:103.19:100.89:000.85:526:39Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:333.94:013.49:550.79:570.65:506:40Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:203.94:453.710:340.510:460.55:496:41Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:014.05:244.111:080.311:300.35:486:41Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:394.06:004.411:400.15:476:42Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:154.06:364.812:120.112:120.05:456:43New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:524.07:135.012:520.012:45-0.15:446:44New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:293.97:515.21:32-0.11:19-0.25:436:45New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:073.88:315.32:14-0.11:55-0.25:416:45Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:483.69:155.32:58-0.12:35-0.25:406:46Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:333.510:035.23:450.03:20-0.15:396:47Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:243.410:585.04:360.24:120.05:386:48Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:233.311:594.95:340.35:120.25:366:48First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:313.36:360.36:210.35:356:49First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:064.71:433.67:400.37:380.35:346:50First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:134.62:523.98:410.18:530.25:336:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:174.63:544.49:35-0.110:010.05:326:52Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:154.54:494.910:25-0.311:02-0.25:316:52Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:094.45:405.311:11-0.411:58-0.35:296:53Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:594.36:275.611:55-0.55:286:54Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:464.27:125.712:49-0.412:38-0.55:276:55Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:324.07:565.61:38-0.41:20-0.45:266:56Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:163.88:405.42:25-0.22:01-0.25:256:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:013.69:245.23:110.02:430.05:246:57Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 83% 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 (83% 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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