34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

85°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
13mph
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 4h 46m 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 - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:014.06:214.512:010.05:566:31New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:374.16:564.712:320.012:34-0.15:546:31New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:124.07:334.91:11-0.11:07-0.25:536:32New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:493.98:115.11:50-0.21:41-0.25:526:33New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:273.89:515.13:31-0.23:18-0.26:507:34Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:083.710:355.14:14-0.13:59-0.26:497:35Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:533.611:245.05:010.04:44-0.16:487:35Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:453.55:530.25:370.06:467:36Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:204.912:453.46:510.26:380.16:457:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:224.81:533.57:540.37:490.26:447:38First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:294.63:053.78:580.29:040.16:427:38First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:364.64:124.19:580.010:170.06:417:39Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:394.65:134.610:53-0.211:22-0.26:407:40Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:364.66:085.011:44-0.46:397:41Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:294.66:595.412:22-0.412:31-0.66:377:42Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:194.57:475.61:16-0.51:17-0.66:367:42Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:074.38:335.72:07-0.62:01-0.66:357:43Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:534.19:185.62:56-0.52:44-0.56:347:44Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:383.910:035.43:43-0.33:27-0.36:327:45Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:243.710:485.04:30-0.14:100.06:317:45Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:103.511:354.75:180.24:550.36:307:46Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:003.36:070.45:440.56:297:47Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:244.412:553.26:590.66:390.86:287:48Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:184.11:543.27:520.77:400.96:267:49Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:143.92:553.38:450.88:460.96:257:49Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:103.83:513.59:340.79:490.96:247:50Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:033.74:413.810:180.610:460.76:237:51Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:523.75:254.210:580.411:360.56:227:52Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:363.76:064.511:360.26:217:53Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:183.86:464.912:220.312:130.16:207:53Waning Crescent30Thu
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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