34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

76°
H -°
L 73°
NNE
2mph
Low tide
3:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 3:46 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:07 am (5.1 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 - May 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:364.17:024.712:310.212:380.06:197:54Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:174.17:404.91:160.11:140.06:187:54New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:564.08:164.91:570.01:480.06:177:55New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:333.98:515.02:360.02:220.06:167:56New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:093.79:264.93:140.12:550.16:157:57New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:463.610:024.83:510.23:300.36:147:58Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:233.510:404.74:300.34:060.46:137:58Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:033.311:204.55:100.44:450.56:137:59Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:473.25:520.55:290.76:128:00Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:044.412:363.26:380.66:200.76:118:01First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:544.31:313.37:270.67:180.86:108:02First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:484.22:303.58:190.58:230.76:098:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:474.23:303.99:110.39:290.56:088:03First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:454.24:264.310:030.110:330.26:088:04Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:434.35:204.910:53-0.211:33-0.16:078:05Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:384.46:125.411:42-0.56:068:05Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:314.57:045.812:30-0.412:31-0.76:058:06Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:244.57:556.11:24-0.61:20-0.96:058:07Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:164.58:466.32:18-0.82:10-1.06:048:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:094.49:396.23:12-0.83:02-0.96:038:08Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:044.310:326.04:06-0.73:56-0.76:038:09Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:014.211:285.65:01-0.64:52-0.46:028:10Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:024.05:58-0.45:53-0.16:028:10Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:275.21:074.06:57-0.26:590.26:018:11Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:274.82:134.07:570.08:080.46:018:12Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:294.43:184.08:550.19:180.56:008:13Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:304.14:174.29:490.110:230.56:008:13Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:273.95:094.410:380.111:200.55:598:14Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:183.85:554.611:210.15:598:15Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:053.76:364.712:100.412:010.15:598:15Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:473.77:144.912:550.312:390.15:588:16New Moon31Sat
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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