34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

81°
H 89°
L 76°
SW
4mph
Low tide
6:52 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 6:52 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:494.58:165.81:47-0.81:45-0.85:586:30Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:364.39:065.82:38-0.72:30-0.85:566:30Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:264.09:585.63:31-0.53:18-0.75:556:31Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:193.710:565.34:27-0.34:11-0.45:546:32Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:203.511:595.05:290.05:11-0.15:526:33Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:293.36:350.26:200.15:516:33Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:094.71:443.47:440.37:370.35:496:34Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:194.52:553.58:500.38:520.35:486:35Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:244.43:573.89:460.29:580.25:476:36Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:204.34:504.110:350.110:550.15:456:37Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:094.25:364.411:170.011:450.05:446:37Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:534.26:164.711:54-0.15:436:38New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:324.06:534.812:290.012:28-0.15:426:39New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:093.97:294.91:100.01:000.05:406:40New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:453.78:034.91:490.01:320.05:396:40New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:203.68:384.82:270.12:040.15:386:41Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:553.49:154.73:050.22:380.35:366:42Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:323.29:544.63:450.43:140.45:356:43Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:113.110:374.44:270.63:530.65:346:44Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:572.911:254.25:130.74:390.75:336:44First Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:492.96:030.85:330.85:326:45First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:194.112:503.06:580.86:370.85:306:46First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:184.11:533.37:520.77:450.75:296:47First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:174.12:533.78:420.58:530.55:286:47Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:144.23:484.29:290.29:550.25:276:48Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:074.34:394.810:14-0.110:53-0.15:266:49Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:584.35:285.310:59-0.411:48-0.45:256:50Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:484.36:175.811:44-0.65:236:51Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:374.37:076.112:41-0.612:30-0.85:226:51Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:274.27:586.21:33-0.71:18-0.85:216:52Full Moon30Fri
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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