34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

76°
H -°
L 73°
NNE
1mph
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 2h 52m 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 - Jun 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:273.67:505.01:360.21:150.15:588:16New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:053.68:265.02:150.21:500.15:588:17New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:433.59:025.02:530.22:260.15:578:18New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:203.59:384.93:310.23:020.25:578:18New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:593.410:154.84:080.23:400.35:578:19Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:393.410:544.74:460.34:200.45:578:19Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:223.411:364.55:250.35:040.55:578:20Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:093.46:070.35:540.65:568:20Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:224.41:013.66:520.36:500.65:568:21First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:134.31:583.87:390.27:540.65:568:21First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:094.22:574.28:300.09:010.55:568:22First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:084.13:564.69:23-0.210:080.35:568:22Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:084.14:535.110:16-0.411:110.05:568:23Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:074.15:495.611:10-0.65:568:23Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:054.26:445.912:11-0.312:03-0.85:568:23Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:024.37:376.21:08-0.512:57-1.05:568:24Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:574.38:306.22:03-0.71:51-1.05:568:24Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:524.39:236.12:57-0.82:45-0.95:578:24Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:484.310:165.93:50-0.73:40-0.75:578:25Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:454.211:095.54:43-0.64:37-0.45:578:25Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:434.15:36-0.55:35-0.15:578:25Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:035.112:434.16:30-0.36:370.25:578:25Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:594.61:454.17:24-0.17:430.55:588:25Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:554.22:464.18:170.08:490.65:588:26Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:533.83:434.29:080.29:530.75:588:26Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:483.64:364.39:560.210:520.75:588:26Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:413.45:234.510:410.211:440.65:598:26Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:303.46:064.611:240.25:598:26Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:153.46:464.812:300.512:050.26:008:26Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:573.47:254.91:120.412:440.16:008:26New 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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