34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 70°
ENE
10mph
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 5h 05m 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 - Sep 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:284.95:410.46:531.05:476:40First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:403.71:335.06:420.48:020.95:476:38First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:493.82:405.27:510.39:070.75:486:37Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:584.03:435.49:000.110:060.45:496:36Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:034.44:425.610:05-0.210:590.15:506:34Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:024.85:355.811:06-0.411:49-0.25:506:33Full Moon6Tue
7Wed5:575.36:265.812:04-0.55:516:31Full Moon7Wed
8Thu6:495.67:155.612:36-0.412:58-0.65:526:30Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:405.88:035.41:22-0.51:52-0.55:526:29Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:305.88:515.12:07-0.42:44-0.25:536:27Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:205.79:404.72:53-0.33:370.15:546:26Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:125.510:304.33:390.04:320.45:556:24Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:075.211:243.94:280.35:310.85:556:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:054.95:210.66:331.05:566:22Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:243.71:084.76:200.87:381.25:576:20Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:293.62:114.67:231.08:401.25:576:19Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:323.63:094.58:271.09:331.25:586:17Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:293.74:004.69:250.910:181.05:596:16Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:174.04:434.710:150.810:570.95:596:15Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:004.25:224.711:000.711:310.76:006:13Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:384.55:584.811:410.66:016:12New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:154.86:334.812:040.612:200.56:026:10New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:505.07:074.712:350.512:590.46:026:09New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:265.17:424.61:070.41:370.46:036:07New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:035.38:184.51:400.32:170.46:046:06Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:425.38:574.32:140.32:590.56:056:05Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:245.39:394.22:520.43:440.66:056:03Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:125.310:284.03:350.44:350.86:066:02Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:065.211:253.94:240.55:330.96:076:00First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:085.25:220.66:370.96:085:59First Quarter30Fri
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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