34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
WNW
3mph
Low tide
2:39 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 27m at 2:39 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:46 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:433.710:065.33:51-0.23:28-0.16:008:26Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:313.610:514.94:360.04:160.16:018:26Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:203.611:354.65:200.15:040.36:018:26Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:093.56:040.25:550.66:018:26Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:194.21:003.66:460.46:490.86:028:26First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:053.91:533.67:280.47:481.06:028:25First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:523.62:453.88:110.58:501.06:038:25First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:433.43:374.08:540.59:511.06:038:25First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:343.34:264.29:380.410:470.96:048:25Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:263.25:124.510:230.311:390.76:058:25Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:173.25:574.811:080.26:058:24Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:053.36:415.112:260.511:54 AM0.16:068:24Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:523.47:255.31:110.312:39-0.16:068:24Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:383.68:085.51:540.11:25-0.26:078:23Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:243.78:535.62:370.02:12-0.36:088:23Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:123.99:385.53:21-0.23:01-0.46:088:22Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:014.010:255.44:05-0.23:52-0.36:098:22Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:534.211:145.24:50-0.34:46-0.26:098:22Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:484.35:36-0.35:450.06:108:21Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:054.812:474.56:25-0.36:490.26:118:21Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:004.51:484.77:16-0.37:580.36:118:20Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:594.12:524.98:11-0.29:090.46:128:19Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:013.93:555.19:08-0.210:190.46:138:19Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:063.74:555.310:05-0.211:230.36:138:18Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:083.65:515.411:02-0.26:148:17Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:063.76:435.512:200.211:57 AM-0.26:158:17Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:003.77:325.51:120.112:49-0.26:168:16New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:493.88:175.41:590.01:38-0.26:168:15New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:353.99:005.32:430.02:24-0.16:178:15New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:193.99:415.13:250.03:080.06:188:14Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:023.910:204.84:040.13:520.26:198:13Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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