34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

78°
H 92°
L 73°
W
7mph
Low tide
7:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 7:58 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:55 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:064.25:49-0.36:040.25:007:26Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:214.51:094.36:44-0.27:120.45:007:26Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:204.12:114.37:370.08:200.65:017:26Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:193.83:094.58:290.19:250.65:017:26Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:163.64:014.69:180.110:220.65:027:26Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:093.44:484.710:040.211:130.55:027:25Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:583.45:314.810:470.211:580.45:037:25Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:423.46:114.911:280.15:037:25New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:243.46:495.012:390.312:080.15:047:25New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:043.47:265.01:180.312:470.15:047:25New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:423.48:034.91:550.21:250.25:057:24New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:213.58:394.92:310.22:030.25:067:24Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:593.59:154.83:070.22:420.35:067:24Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:393.59:524.63:420.23:230.45:077:23Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:213.610:324.44:180.34:080.55:077:23Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:063.711:154.24:550.34:580.65:087:23First Quarter16Tue
17Wed11:563.95:360.25:540.75:097:22First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:034.012:514.26:210.16:570.65:097:22First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:583.91:494.57:110.08:040.65:107:21First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:573.82:494.98:05-0.19:110.45:117:21Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:003.83:495.39:02-0.310:150.15:117:20Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:023.84:475.710:00-0.511:14-0.15:127:19Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:034.05:436.010:58-0.75:137:19Full Moon23Tue
24Wed6:014.26:386.212:10-0.311:56 AM-0.95:137:18Full Moon24Wed
25Thu6:574.47:316.21:04-0.512:52-0.95:147:18Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:524.58:236.01:55-0.61:48-0.85:157:17Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:474.69:145.72:45-0.62:44-0.75:157:16Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:434.610:055.33:35-0.53:41-0.45:167:15Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:394.610:574.84:25-0.44:390.05:177:15Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:364.511:504.35:15-0.25:400.35:187:14Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:364.56:050.06:450.65:187:13Third Quarter31Wed
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 35% 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 Third Quarter (35% 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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