34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

76°
H -°
L 70°
NE
12mph
Low tide
4:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 4:26 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:58 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:564.48:154.81:47-0.41:55-0.35:566:31New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:344.18:534.82:29-0.22:29-0.15:546:31Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:113.89:304.73:10-0.13:030.05:536:32Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:493.610:104.53:520.13:380.35:526:33Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:293.310:524.34:350.44:160.55:506:34Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:143.111:404.15:230.64:580.65:496:34First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:052.96:150.75:490.85:486:35First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:344.01:052.97:140.86:490.95:466:36First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:353.92:093.08:130.87:550.85:456:37First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:354.03:083.29:080.78:590.65:446:38Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:314.14:013.69:550.59:570.45:426:38Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:224.34:484.010:380.210:500.15:416:39Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:094.55:334.511:19-0.111:40-0.25:406:40Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:544.66:185.011:59-0.45:396:41Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:384.77:025.412:29-0.512:40-0.65:376:41Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:244.67:485.71:18-0.61:21-0.75:366:42Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:104.58:365.82:07-0.72:05-0.75:356:43Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:584.39:265.82:59-0.62:52-0.75:346:44Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:504.110:205.63:53-0.53:42-0.55:326:45Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:473.811:195.34:50-0.34:38-0.25:316:45Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:503.75:52-0.15:410.05:306:46Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:235.01:003.66:580.16:520.25:296:47Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:314.82:133.78:050.28:070.35:286:48Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:394.63:193.99:060.19:180.35:266:48Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:414.54:184.210:010.010:210.25:256:49Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:364.45:084.510:48-0.111:150.15:246:50Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:254.35:534.711:31-0.15:236:51Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:094.26:344.912:040.012:09-0.15:226:52New Moon28Sun
29Mon6:504.17:115.012:48-0.112:45-0.15:216:52New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:284.07:485.01:30-0.11:190.05:206:53New Moon30Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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