34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

76°
H -°
L 73°
NE
5mph
High tide
4:50 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 35m at 4:50 am (3.7 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 - Oct 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:535.711:144.04:090.15:230.66:085:58First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:575.45:080.46:300.96:095:57First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:223.81:055.16:150.77:391.06:105:55First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:343.82:134.97:280.98:431.06:105:54First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:433.93:144.88:380.99:371.06:115:53Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:414.14:074.79:390.910:230.96:125:51Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:304.34:514.710:320.811:010.86:135:50Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:124.65:314.611:170.711:350.76:135:49Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:504.86:064.611:580.66:145:47Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:245.06:404.512:060.612:360.66:155:46Full Moon10Thu
11Fri6:585.17:134.412:350.61:130.66:165:45Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:315.27:464.21:050.61:500.66:175:43Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:055.28:204.01:360.62:270.76:175:42Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:415.28:553.92:080.73:050.86:185:41Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:205.19:343.72:430.83:471.06:195:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:035.010:183.63:210.94:331.16:205:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:534.911:113.54:060.95:261.26:215:37Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:494.85:011.06:251.26:225:36Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:133.612:524.86:051.07:251.16:225:35Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:213.81:564.97:170.98:220.86:235:33Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:274.22:575.08:280.69:140.56:245:32Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:274.73:535.09:340.410:030.26:255:31Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:235.34:475.110:360.110:50-0.16:265:30Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:165.95:385.111:33-0.211:37-0.46:275:29New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:076.36:285.012:27-0.36:285:28New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:576.57:184.812:24-0.51:21-0.46:285:27New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:486.58:094.61:11-0.52:14-0.26:295:25Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:406.49:014.42:00-0.43:080.06:305:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:336.09:564.12:52-0.14:040.36:315:23Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:305.610:563.93:470.25:020.56:325:22Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:305.24:460.56:040.76:335:21First Quarter31Thu
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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