34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

77°
H 82°
L 70°
NE
10mph
Low tide
10:43 am

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 1h 48m at 10:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:20 pm (4.7 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 - May 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:233.66:454.912:310.312:110.15:236:58New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:003.67:215.11:100.212:450.15:226:58New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:363.57:585.11:480.11:200.15:216:59New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:143.58:375.12:270.21:570.15:207:00Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:543.49:195.13:080.22:370.15:197:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:383.310:055.03:520.33:220.25:187:02Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:283.310:564.94:390.34:130.35:177:02Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:253.411:524.75:310.35:120.45:167:03First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:283.66:250.36:200.45:157:04First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:524.61:353.97:210.27:330.45:157:05First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:554.42:394.38:160.08:450.25:147:06Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:564.33:394.99:09-0.29:530.05:137:06Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:564.24:355.310:00-0.410:56-0.25:127:07Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:524.25:285.710:50-0.611:53-0.45:117:08Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:464.16:196.011:39-0.75:117:09Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:384.07:096.012:47-0.412:28-0.75:107:09Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:293.97:595.91:39-0.41:17-0.65:097:10Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:203.88:485.72:30-0.32:06-0.45:097:11Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:113.79:375.33:20-0.22:55-0.15:087:12Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:033.510:274.94:100.03:460.25:077:12Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:573.411:174.65:010.24:400.55:077:13Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:543.45:510.45:380.75:067:14Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:094.212:533.46:410.56:410.95:057:14Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:023.91:503.67:280.67:461.05:057:15Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:543.62:433.88:120.68:481.05:047:16Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:453.53:314.08:540.59:450.95:047:17Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:343.44:154.39:340.410:360.75:047:17Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:203.34:564.610:130.311:220.65:037:18Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:043.35:364.910:520.25:037:19Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:463.36:165.112:050.411:31 AM0.15:027:19New Moon30Thu
31Fri6:283.46:565.212:470.312:110.05:027:20New Moon31Fri
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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