34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

79°
H 90°
L 76°
WSW
4mph
High tide
1:45 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:18 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 00m at 1:45 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:313.43:275.28:29-0.110:000.55:197:12Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:393.44:275.49:32-0.111:000.45:207:11Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:423.55:235.410:33-0.111:530.35:217:10Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:393.76:145.511:30-0.25:227:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:303.97:005.412:400.112:21-0.25:227:08Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:174.07:435.31:230.11:09-0.15:237:08Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:014.18:235.12:030.11:550.05:247:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:434.29:014.82:400.12:390.25:257:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:244.29:374.43:150.23:220.45:257:05Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:054.210:144.13:480.34:070.65:267:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:474.210:523.74:220.54:540.95:277:03Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:324.211:333.44:570.65:451.15:277:01Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:224.25:360.76:431.25:287:00Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:213.21:174.26:210.87:481.35:296:59Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:173.02:164.37:140.88:531.35:306:58Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:193.03:154.58:120.79:511.15:306:57Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:203.14:094.89:110.610:420.95:316:56Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:173.34:585.010:070.411:260.65:326:55Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:083.65:445.311:000.15:336:54Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:564.06:285.512:070.411:51 AM-0.15:336:52New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:434.47:115.612:470.112:41-0.35:346:51New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:304.87:545.51:26-0.11:31-0.45:356:50New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:175.18:395.32:06-0.32:22-0.35:366:49Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:065.39:255.02:48-0.43:15-0.25:366:47Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:585.410:134.63:31-0.34:110.15:376:46Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:535.411:074.24:17-0.25:120.35:386:45First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:545.45:09-0.16:190.65:386:44First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:073.81:005.26:070.17:320.85:396:42First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:143.62:095.27:120.38:440.85:406:41First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:273.53:175.28:220.49:500.85:416:40Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:363.64:185.29:300.310:460.65:416:38Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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