34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 76°
SW
5mph
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 4h 58m 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 - Sep 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:464.45:510.97:201.45:426:37Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:533.21:484.36:471.08:261.45:436:36Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:583.12:494.47:491.09:251.35:436:35Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:003.23:444.58:500.910:141.25:446:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:553.44:314.79:460.810:550.95:456:32Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:433.75:134.910:360.611:320.75:456:31Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:264.15:535.111:220.35:466:29New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:074.56:315.212:070.512:070.25:476:28New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:484.87:095.212:410.212:510.05:486:26New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:295.27:495.11:160.11:370.05:486:25New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:125.48:304.91:530.02:230.05:496:24Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:575.69:144.62:31-0.13:130.25:506:22Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:465.610:014.33:130.04:060.35:506:21Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:405.610:554.04:000.15:050.65:516:19First Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:415.411:573.84:530.26:110.85:526:18First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:495.35:550.47:230.95:536:17First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:083.72:005.37:050.58:330.95:536:15First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:233.83:085.38:200.59:360.75:546:14Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:314.14:095.39:300.410:310.55:556:12Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:314.45:025.310:320.211:180.35:556:11Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:244.75:505.311:270.15:566:10Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:115.06:345.212:000.212:170.15:576:08Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:545.27:145.012:390.21:030.15:586:07Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:355.37:534.71:160.21:470.25:586:05Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:145.38:314.41:510.32:300.45:596:04Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:535.29:094.12:250.43:130.66:006:02Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:335.19:483.93:000.63:570.96:006:01Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:164.910:303.63:370.84:431.16:016:00Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:034.711:173.44:181.05:361.36:025:58Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:584.55:061.26:361.56:035:57Third Quarter30Thu
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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