34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

78°
H 83°
L 68°
NE
8mph
High tide
2:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:17 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 40m at 2:38 pm (4.4 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 - Jun 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:333.77:025.412:470.112:22-0.25:027:20Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:183.77:455.61:30-0.11:06-0.35:017:21Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:043.88:305.62:13-0.21:52-0.35:017:22Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:533.99:175.52:58-0.32:42-0.35:017:22Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:444.010:075.33:45-0.33:34-0.25:017:23Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:394.110:595.04:33-0.34:320.05:017:23Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:394.211:544.75:24-0.35:350.15:007:24Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:414.46:17-0.36:430.35:007:24Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:544.41:454.67:12-0.37:550.35:007:25Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:564.12:484.98:08-0.39:050.35:007:25Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:593.93:485.19:04-0.410:090.25:007:26Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:593.84:435.49:59-0.411:080.05:007:26Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:573.85:355.510:51-0.45:007:26Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:513.86:245.512:02-0.111:41 AM-0.45:007:27New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:413.87:105.512:51-0.112:29-0.45:007:27New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:293.87:545.41:37-0.21:16-0.35:007:28New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:143.78:365.22:21-0.12:00-0.15:007:28Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:593.79:174.93:030.02:450.15:007:28Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:433.69:584.63:440.13:290.35:017:28Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:283.610:384.34:240.24:150.55:017:29Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:153.611:194.05:030.35:040.75:017:29First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:043.75:420.45:570.95:017:29First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:033.712:553.86:230.46:551.05:017:29First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:513.51:473.97:060.47:561.05:027:29First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:423.32:394.17:520.48:560.95:027:30First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:363.33:294.48:400.39:530.85:027:30Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:313.34:184.79:280.110:450.55:037:30Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:243.45:065.110:18-0.111:330.35:037:30Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:153.55:525.411:07-0.35:037:30Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:053.76:395.612:200.011:57 AM-0.45:047:30Full Moon30Fri
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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