34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

74°
H -°
L 72°
NW
3mph
Low tide
7:38 am

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 4h 57m at 7:38 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:534.25:300.76:180.67:025:03Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:353.712:463.96:310.97:060.67:035:03Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:323.81:403.77:351.07:540.67:045:03Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:263.92:333.58:361.08:390.67:055:03Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:164.13:233.59:320.99:230.57:065:03Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:024.44:113.510:220.710:050.37:065:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:444.64:553.511:080.510:460.27:075:03Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:254.95:373.611:500.311:260.07:085:03Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:055.16:193.712:300.27:095:04New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:455.27:003.712:07-0.11:110.07:105:04New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:265.37:433.812:49-0.21:51-0.17:105:04New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:085.48:273.91:32-0.32:33-0.17:115:04Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:525.39:153.92:18-0.23:16-0.27:125:04Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:385.110:064.03:07-0.24:01-0.27:125:05Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:274.911:024.14:01-0.14:49-0.27:135:05Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:204.65:000.15:41-0.27:145:05First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:024.312:184.36:060.26:35-0.27:145:06First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:064.51:204.07:170.27:32-0.37:155:06First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:114.72:253.88:280.28:30-0.47:155:06Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:135.03:283.89:360.19:28-0.57:165:07Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:125.34:283.810:37-0.110:24-0.67:165:07Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:075.45:243.811:33-0.311:17-0.67:175:08Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:585.56:163.912:24-0.47:175:08Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:475.57:063.912:08-0.61:12-0.47:185:09Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:335.47:533.912:57-0.61:57-0.47:185:10Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:175.28:383.81:44-0.52:40-0.37:195:10Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:004.99:233.82:29-0.33:22-0.27:195:11Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:414.610:083.73:15-0.14:02-0.17:195:11Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:234.210:553.64:010.24:420.17:205:12Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:053.811:433.64:500.45:230.27:205:13Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:493.55:430.66:050.37:205:14Third Quarter31Sun
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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