34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

80°
H 86°
L 74°
SW
7mph
High tide
9:31 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:44 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 29m at 9:31 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Mar 1893

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:254.96:444.012:42-0.46:386:06Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:094.87:274.212:43-0.61:22-0.46:376:07Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:494.68:084.31:29-0.61:58-0.46:356:08Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:274.48:474.42:12-0.52:32-0.36:346:08Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:044.09:254.32:55-0.33:05-0.26:336:09Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:403.710:044.23:37-0.13:370.06:316:10Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:173.310:444.14:200.24:110.26:306:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:563.011:294.05:060.44:470.46:296:12Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:412.85:580.75:310.56:276:13Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:213.812:362.66:590.86:240.66:266:13Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:223.81:412.58:060.97:270.76:256:14Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:273.82:492.69:100.88:340.66:236:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:284.03:482.910:040.69:370.46:226:16Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:214.24:403.210:480.410:320.16:216:17Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:084.55:263.711:280.111:23-0.26:196:17Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:524.76:104.112:06-0.26:186:18New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:344.86:534.612:11-0.512:43-0.46:176:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:164.87:375.012:59-0.71:21-0.66:156:20New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:584.78:225.31:47-0.82:00-0.86:146:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:424.49:095.42:37-0.72:41-0.86:126:21Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:294.110:005.43:29-0.63:25-0.76:116:22Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:193.810:555.24:24-0.34:13-0.56:106:23Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:153.511:565.05:24-0.15:08-0.26:086:24First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:213.26:320.26:120.06:076:25First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:054.81:353.17:440.37:260.26:056:25First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:184.62:513.28:550.38:430.26:046:26Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:274.63:583.59:570.29:530.16:036:27Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:274.64:543.810:490.110:530.06:016:28Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:184.65:434.111:33-0.111:45-0.16:006:28Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:044.56:264.412:13-0.25:596:29Full Moon30Thu
31Fri6:454.47:054.612:31-0.212:48-0.25:576:30Full Moon31Fri
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 7% 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 (7% 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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