34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

85°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
14mph
Low tide
8:18 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 8:18 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:59 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:213.92:085.27:190.68:400.97:046:55Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:344.03:175.28:330.59:440.77:056:53Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:454.34:215.39:460.410:410.57:056:52Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:484.75:185.310:530.311:320.37:066:50Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:455.16:115.311:530.17:076:49Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:365.46:595.212:180.112:470.07:086:48New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:235.77:445.01:010.01:370.07:086:46New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:085.88:284.81:430.02:250.07:096:45New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:515.89:114.52:230.03:120.27:106:44New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:345.79:534.33:030.23:570.47:116:42Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:185.410:364.03:430.44:440.77:116:41Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:035.111:213.74:240.75:320.97:126:40Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:524.95:090.96:241.27:136:38First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:123.512:464.65:591.17:211.37:146:37First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:093.51:444.46:571.38:201.47:156:36First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:123.52:444.38:021.39:141.37:166:35First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:133.63:394.39:071.310:011.27:166:33First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:073.94:284.410:051.110:421.07:176:32Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:544.35:124.510:570.911:190.87:186:31Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:364.75:534.511:450.711:550.57:196:30Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:165.16:334.612:300.57:206:29Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:575.47:144.612:310.31:130.37:216:27Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:385.77:554.61:080.11:580.27:216:26Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:205.98:384.51:480.02:430.17:226:25Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:066.09:234.42:30-0.13:310.27:236:24Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:546.010:134.23:150.04:210.37:246:23Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:465.810:074.13:050.14:150.46:255:22Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:445.611:094.04:000.25:140.56:265:21Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:465.35:030.46:170.66:275:20Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:184.112:525.16:140.67:200.66:285:19Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:294.31:584.97:300.68:200.56:295:18Third Quarter31Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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