34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

84°
H -°
L 72°
SSW
9mph
Low tide
8:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 8:13 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:475.28:034.11:170.52:080.56:345:21New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:235.28:394.01:520.52:460.66:355:20Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:005.19:183.82:270.63:250.76:365:19Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:394.910:003.73:050.74:060.86:365:18Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:234.810:473.73:480.84:510.96:375:17Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:114.711:413.74:370.95:400.96:385:16First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:064.65:340.96:330.86:395:15First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:413.91:054.66:390.97:270.66:405:14First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:444.22:064.67:470.78:220.46:415:14First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:454.73:054.68:540.59:150.16:425:13Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:425.24:024.79:560.210:06-0.26:435:12Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:375.74:574.810:55-0.110:57-0.56:445:11Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:306.15:514.911:51-0.411:48-0.76:455:11Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:226.46:434.912:45-0.56:465:10Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:146.57:364.812:39-0.81:38-0.56:475:09Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:066.48:294.71:31-0.72:31-0.56:485:09Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:596.29:244.52:23-0.53:25-0.36:495:08Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:545.810:224.33:18-0.34:20-0.16:505:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:505.311:244.24:170.15:170.16:475:03Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:494.95:190.46:150.36:485:03Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:284.112:494.56:260.67:120.56:495:02Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:334.11:504.27:350.88:070.56:505:02Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:334.22:474.08:400.88:570.56:515:02Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:274.43:393.99:390.89:420.56:525:01Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:144.54:263.810:300.710:230.46:535:01Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:564.75:083.811:150.611:010.36:535:01Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:344.95:473.811:550.511:370.36:545:00Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:115.06:253.812:340.46:555:00New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:485.17:023.812:130.21:110.36:565:00New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:245.17:393.712:490.21:480.36:575:00New 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 48% 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 (48% 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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