34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

83°
H -°
L 73°
SSE
7mph
High tide
10:21 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:23 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 10:21 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:525.17:175.612:37-1.012:56-1.05:586:30Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:415.18:075.81:31-1.11:43-1.15:566:30Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:314.98:595.82:24-1.02:31-1.05:556:31Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:234.69:525.63:18-0.93:21-0.85:536:32Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:174.310:485.44:14-0.64:13-0.65:526:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:153.911:485.05:14-0.35:11-0.25:516:34Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:203.76:170.06:140.15:496:34Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:524.71:293.67:230.27:230.35:486:35Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:594.42:373.68:280.38:340.45:476:36Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:034.33:393.79:260.39:380.45:456:37Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:004.24:313.910:170.210:330.35:446:37Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:504.25:164.111:010.211:210.25:436:38Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:334.25:564.311:390.15:416:39Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:124.16:334.512:040.112:130.05:406:40New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:484.17:074.712:430.112:460.05:396:40New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:234.07:414.71:210.01:180.05:386:41New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:583.98:154.81:570.01:490.15:366:42New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:323.88:504.72:340.12:220.15:356:43Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:083.69:264.73:110.22:560.25:346:44Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:453.510:054.63:500.33:330.35:336:44Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:273.410:504.54:320.44:150.45:316:45Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:153.311:414.45:190.55:040.55:306:46First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:113.36:110.56:020.55:296:47First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:384.41:143.57:090.47:080.55:286:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:404.42:183.88:070.38:180.35:276:48First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:434.53:204.39:040.09:250.05:266:49Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:444.64:184.89:57-0.310:28-0.35:246:50Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:414.75:135.310:49-0.611:27-0.65:236:51Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:354.87:065.712:38-0.86:227:51Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:284.87:576.01:23-0.81:28-1.06:217:52Full Moon30Mon
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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