34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

87°
H 90°
L 75°
SW
7mph
High tide
11:43 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 6:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 11:43 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:394.57:054.812:25-0.312:46-0.46:577:30Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:254.57:485.01:15-0.41:27-0.46:557:31Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:084.48:295.02:01-0.42:06-0.46:547:32Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:484.29:085.02:45-0.32:43-0.36:527:33Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:274.09:474.93:26-0.23:19-0.26:517:33Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:053.810:254.74:070.03:550.06:507:34Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:443.511:054.54:480.24:320.26:487:35Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:253.311:484.35:310.45:120.46:477:36Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:103.26:170.65:580.66:467:36Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:364.11:023.17:070.76:500.86:447:37Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:293.92:003.18:020.87:500.86:437:38Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:263.93:023.28:560.78:550.86:427:39Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:243.93:593.59:480.69:580.66:417:40Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:194.04:513.910:350.410:550.46:397:40Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:104.15:394.411:190.111:480.16:387:41Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:584.36:254.812:02-0.26:377:42Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:444.47:105.312:38-0.212:44-0.46:357:43New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:304.47:565.61:27-0.41:27-0.66:347:43New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:164.58:435.82:16-0.62:12-0.76:337:44New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:044.49:325.93:05-0.72:58-0.86:327:45Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:544.310:235.83:56-0.63:48-0.76:317:46Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:474.111:175.64:49-0.54:40-0.56:297:47Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:454.05:45-0.35:39-0.36:287:47Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:165.312:493.96:45-0.16:430.06:277:48First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:184.91:573.97:480.07:540.26:267:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:244.73:074.08:500.09:080.36:257:50First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:294.44:124.39:500.010:170.36:247:50Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:314.35:094.510:440.011:190.26:237:51Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:264.26:004.811:32-0.16:217:52Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:164.16:454.912:130.112:16-0.16:207:53Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 68% 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 (68% 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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