34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

80°
H 81°
L 69°
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 5h 52m 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 - Oct 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:303.91:145.26:290.67:430.86:085:58First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:414.12:215.27:420.58:450.66:095:56Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:504.43:245.38:530.49:420.46:105:55Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:524.94:225.49:590.110:330.16:115:54Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:495.35:155.410:59-0.111:21-0.16:115:52Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:415.76:055.311:54-0.26:125:51Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:316.06:545.212:07-0.212:47-0.36:135:49Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:196.17:405.012:52-0.31:37-0.26:145:48Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:066.18:274.71:36-0.22:270.06:145:47Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:535.99:144.42:210.03:160.36:155:46Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:415.610:024.13:060.34:070.66:165:44Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:325.210:543.93:530.65:000.86:175:43Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:254.911:503.74:440.85:571.16:185:42Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:234.65:411.16:551.26:185:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:533.61:234.46:441.27:531.36:195:39Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:553.72:214.37:491.28:441.26:205:38Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:523.93:134.38:501.29:281.16:215:37Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:404.23:594.49:431.010:070.96:225:35Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:244.54:404.410:310.910:430.76:235:34Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:034.85:194.511:140.711:180.56:235:33Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:415.15:574.511:550.511:530.46:245:32New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:195.46:354.512:360.46:255:31New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:575.67:134.412:280.31:170.36:265:30New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:375.77:544.41:060.21:590.36:275:28New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:205.78:374.31:450.22:430.36:285:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:055.79:244.22:280.23:310.46:295:26Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:555.610:174.13:160.34:230.56:305:25Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:505.411:174.14:100.45:200.66:305:24First Quarter28Fri
29Sat11:515.25:120.56:200.66:315:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:244.112:565.06:220.67:210.56:325:22First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:344.42:014.97:360.68:210.46:335:21First Quarter31Mon
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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