34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

79°
H -°
L 70°
ENE
11mph
Low tide
9:17 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 9:17 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:56 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:504.09:145.12:51-0.42:43-0.46:006:35Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:343.79:594.93:38-0.23:24-0.15:596:35Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:193.510:454.54:250.14:070.25:576:36Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:073.211:354.25:150.44:540.55:566:37First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:003.06:080.65:470.75:546:38First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:314.01:013.07:060.86:490.85:536:38First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:303.82:043.18:030.87:550.85:526:39First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:293.83:033.38:550.78:580.85:506:40First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:233.83:533.69:410.69:540.65:496:41Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:113.94:384.010:210.410:440.45:486:41Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:544.05:194.310:580.211:290.25:476:42Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:354.05:584.711:340.05:456:43Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:144.16:375.012:120.012:11-0.25:446:44Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:544.17:185.312:55-0.212:48-0.35:436:45Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:354.18:005.51:38-0.31:27-0.45:416:45Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:184.08:445.52:23-0.32:09-0.45:406:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:043.99:325.53:09-0.32:54-0.45:396:47Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:533.810:245.34:00-0.23:45-0.25:386:48Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:493.711:215.14:540.04:41-0.15:366:48Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:523.75:530.15:450.15:356:49Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:244.81:013.86:550.16:570.25:346:50Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:304.72:114.07:570.18:120.25:336:51Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:364.53:164.38:550.09:230.15:326:52Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:374.44:154.79:49-0.210:270.05:306:52Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:344.45:085.110:39-0.311:24-0.25:296:53Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:264.35:565.311:25-0.45:286:54New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:144.26:415.512:15-0.312:09-0.45:276:55New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:004.17:245.51:03-0.312:51-0.45:266:56New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:443.98:065.41:49-0.21:31-0.25:256:56New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:263.88:485.22:33-0.12:12-0.15:246:57Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (58% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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