34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

77°
H 82°
L 74°
SSW
5mph
Low tide
1:24 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 1:24 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:53 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - May 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:533.710:205.54:03-0.13:39-0.26:207:53Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:413.511:125.44:530.04:27-0.16:197:54Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:363.45:470.15:230.06:187:55Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:095.212:393.46:460.26:260.26:177:56First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:124.91:493.57:490.27:380.36:167:56First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:184.73:003.78:510.28:550.36:157:57First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:244.64:064.19:490.110:080.26:147:58Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:264.55:064.610:42-0.111:140.16:137:59Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:234.45:585.011:30-0.36:128:00Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:154.26:475.312:13-0.112:15-0.46:118:00Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:034.17:325.51:06-0.212:57-0.46:108:01Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:504.08:155.51:56-0.21:38-0.36:108:02Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:343.88:575.52:43-0.22:19-0.26:098:03Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:173.69:395.33:28-0.12:590.06:088:03Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:003.410:215.04:120.13:390.26:078:04Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:443.211:054.84:570.34:220.46:068:05Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:313.111:514.55:430.55:070.66:068:06Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:213.06:310.65:570.86:058:07Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:404.21:173.07:210.76:551.06:048:07Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:324.02:163.18:100.87:581.06:048:08Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:253.83:123.48:560.79:031.06:038:09Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:183.74:033.79:390.610:040.96:038:09Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:083.74:494.110:190.410:590.76:028:10Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:563.75:334.510:580.211:500.46:018:11Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:423.76:165.011:380.06:018:12Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:283.76:595.312:390.212:19-0.26:008:12New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:133.77:435.61:260.01:02-0.36:008:13New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:003.78:295.82:13-0.21:46-0.45:598:14New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:483.79:185.93:01-0.22:34-0.55:598:14New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:383.710:095.83:51-0.33:24-0.45:598:15Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:323.711:025.64:43-0.24:19-0.35:588:16Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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