34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 69°
NE
13mph
Low tide
4:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 46m at 4:26 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:58 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:074.110:204.53:580.24:010.45:207:11Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:544.211:054.34:370.14:530.55:217:10Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:464.411:564.15:190.15:520.65:227:09First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:434.66:070.16:570.65:227:08First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:533.91:454.97:010.08:070.65:237:07First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:563.82:495.28:00-0.19:160.45:247:06Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:023.83:515.59:02-0.210:200.25:247:05Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:073.94:515.810:04-0.411:190.05:257:04Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:084.15:476.011:04-0.65:267:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:054.36:416.012:13-0.212:02-0.75:277:02Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:004.57:326.01:03-0.312:57-0.75:277:01Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:534.78:215.81:52-0.41:51-0.65:287:00Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:444.89:095.42:39-0.42:44-0.45:296:59Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:354.89:565.03:24-0.33:37-0.15:306:58Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:274.710:434.54:09-0.14:310.35:306:57Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:194.611:324.14:540.25:280.65:316:56Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:144.55:400.46:290.95:326:55Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:243.71:114.46:290.67:331.05:336:53Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:213.42:094.47:200.78:371.15:336:52Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:203.33:064.48:140.89:361.15:346:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:183.33:584.69:080.810:271.05:356:50Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:103.44:454.79:590.711:110.95:366:49Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:573.55:274.910:460.511:510.75:366:47Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:403.76:075.011:300.45:376:46New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:193.96:445.112:280.512:110.35:386:45New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:584.27:205.21:030.412:520.25:386:44New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:364.47:575.11:370.31:320.15:396:42New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:154.58:345.02:100.22:140.25:406:41Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:564.79:134.92:450.22:580.25:416:40Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:404.89:564.63:220.13:460.35:416:38Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:285.010:424.44:030.24:390.55:426:37Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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