34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

83°
H 84°
L 74°
SSW
10mph
High tide
8:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:39 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 00m at 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 - Dec 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:305.17:473.612:540.21:580.36:584:59Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:075.08:243.51:290.32:360.36:594:59Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:444.99:033.42:060.43:150.46:594:59Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:224.79:433.32:430.53:550.57:004:59Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:034.610:273.23:240.64:370.67:014:59Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:474.411:173.24:090.75:210.77:024:59Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:354.25:010.86:070.77:034:59Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:113.312:274.16:000.86:550.67:044:59Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:093.61:234.07:040.87:440.47:044:59Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:074.02:204.08:110.68:330.17:054:59Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:034.43:174.09:150.39:22-0.17:065:00Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:565.04:124.010:150.010:11-0.47:075:00Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:495.55:064.111:12-0.311:01-0.77:075:00Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:415.95:594.112:07-0.57:085:00New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:326.16:524.11:00-0.67:095:01New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:256.27:454.112:44-1.01:53-0.77:095:01New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:186.18:404.11:37-1.02:46-0.67:105:01Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:125.99:364.02:32-0.83:40-0.57:105:02Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:075.510:374.03:29-0.64:35-0.47:115:02Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:045.011:403.94:31-0.35:31-0.27:125:03First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:034.65:360.06:28-0.17:125:03First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:463.91:044.16:460.37:240.07:135:04First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:504.02:053.87:570.48:180.17:135:04First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:514.23:033.59:040.59:080.17:135:05Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:454.33:573.410:040.49:530.17:145:05Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:334.54:453.310:560.310:360.17:145:06Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:164.65:293.211:410.211:160.07:155:06Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:554.76:103.212:230.27:155:07Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:334.86:493.21:020.17:155:08Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:104.87:263.312:310.01:390.17:155:08Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:474.78:023.21:090.02:150.17:165:09Full Moon31Sat
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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