34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

82°
H 83°
L 74°
SSW
10mph
Low tide
2:06 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 40m at 2:06 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:28 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:513.57:174.91:030.412:380.25:588:16Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:303.47:535.01:440.31:130.25:588:17Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:083.48:295.02:220.31:480.25:578:18Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:453.39:055.03:010.22:240.25:578:18Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:233.39:435.03:390.23:020.35:578:19Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:033.210:224.94:180.33:410.35:578:19Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:453.211:044.84:580.34:240.45:578:20Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:313.211:494.65:400.45:110.55:568:20Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:233.36:240.36:060.55:568:21Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:394.51:193.67:110.37:090.65:568:21Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:334.42:193.98:000.18:170.55:568:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:314.23:194.48:500.09:270.45:568:22Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:314.14:184.99:42-0.210:340.15:568:23Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:314.05:155.410:34-0.511:38-0.15:568:23Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:294.06:105.811:27-0.75:568:23Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:264.07:046.112:37-0.312:20-0.85:568:24New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:224.07:576.21:34-0.51:13-0.95:568:24New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:174.08:506.22:28-0.62:06-0.85:578:24New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:123.99:435.93:21-0.53:00-0.75:578:25Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:073.910:355.64:14-0.43:55-0.45:578:25Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:043.811:285.25:06-0.34:51-0.15:578:25Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:013.85:58-0.15:500.25:578:25Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:204.81:013.86:490.06:520.55:588:25First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:144.32:013.87:400.27:570.75:588:26First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:083.92:593.98:280.39:020.85:588:26First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:023.63:524.19:140.310:050.95:598:26First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:543.44:414.39:580.411:010.85:598:26Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:443.25:264.510:400.311:520.75:598:26Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:323.26:084.611:210.36:008:26Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:173.26:484.812:370.612:010.26:008:26Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 100% 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 (100% 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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