34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
9mph
Low tide
3:10 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 42m at 3:10 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:31 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1893

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:245.611:453.94:370.35:580.76:045:54Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:325.45:390.57:090.96:055:52Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:573.81:445.36:510.68:190.96:065:51Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:123.92:535.28:070.69:220.76:075:49Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:214.13:545.29:180.510:160.66:075:48Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:214.54:485.210:210.411:030.46:085:47Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:124.85:365.211:160.311:450.36:095:45Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:585.16:195.112:050.26:105:44New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:405.36:594.912:230.212:510.26:115:43New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:195.47:374.612:580.31:340.36:115:41New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:575.48:154.41:320.32:160.46:125:40New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:355.38:524.12:050.52:570.66:135:39Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:135.29:303.82:390.73:390.86:145:38Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:545.010:113.63:150.94:241.16:155:36Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:394.810:573.43:541.05:141.36:155:35Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:304.611:523.34:401.26:111.46:165:34First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:294.45:351.37:131.56:175:33First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:563.31:314.46:401.48:101.46:185:31First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:003.42:304.57:471.39:001.26:195:30First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:583.73:224.68:501.19:420.96:205:29Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:484.24:094.79:470.810:210.66:205:28Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:334.64:544.910:390.510:590.36:215:27Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:175.25:374.911:280.211:380.16:225:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:015.66:214.912:170.06:235:24Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:466.07:064.812:18-0.11:06-0.16:245:23Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:326.37:524.61:00-0.31:56-0.16:255:22Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:216.38:414.41:44-0.32:480.06:265:21Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:136.29:344.22:32-0.23:430.16:275:20Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:106.010:334.03:250.04:420.46:275:19Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:115.611:393.94:240.25:470.66:285:18Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:185.35:310.56:540.76:295:17Third Quarter31Tue
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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