34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

82°
H 83°
L 74°
SSW
7mph
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 1h 49m 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 - Oct 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:215.17:445.31:110.21:260.17:046:54Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:045.28:245.11:500.22:120.17:056:53Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:445.39:034.82:270.22:550.27:066:51Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:235.39:414.53:020.33:380.47:066:50Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:025.210:204.23:360.54:210.67:076:49Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:425.010:593.94:110.75:050.97:086:47Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:244.911:423.64:480.95:521.17:096:46Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:124.75:301.16:451.37:096:45Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:323.41:064.56:181.27:441.47:106:43Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:293.32:064.47:151.38:461.47:116:42Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:333.43:074.58:191.39:431.37:126:41Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:353.64:044.69:241.210:311.17:136:39Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:293.94:544.810:220.911:130.97:136:38Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:164.35:395.011:150.711:520.67:146:37Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:014.76:235.112:050.47:156:35Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:445.27:065.212:310.312:530.17:166:34New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:285.67:495.21:090.01:40-0.17:176:33New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:135.98:335.01:49-0.12:29-0.27:176:32New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:596.19:204.92:31-0.23:19-0.17:186:31Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:486.210:094.63:15-0.24:120.07:196:29Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:416.111:034.34:03-0.15:080.27:206:28Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:385.94:560.16:090.47:216:27Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:034.112:415.65:560.37:160.67:226:26First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:114.01:495.37:040.58:240.77:236:25First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:244.02:595.28:180.69:290.67:236:24First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:354.24:045.09:320.610:270.57:246:23Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:384.45:025.010:390.511:170.47:256:21Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:324.75:524.911:370.47:266:20Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:195.06:384.812:010.312:280.37:276:19Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:025.27:194.712:410.21:140.37:286:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:415.37:584.51:170.21:570.37:296:17Full Moon31Mon
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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