34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

82°
H -°
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 4h 54m 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 - Jan 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:234.78:393.21:450.02:510.17:165:10Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:004.69:183.22:230.13:270.17:165:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:374.49:593.23:030.14:030.27:165:11Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:164.210:433.33:460.24:410.27:165:12Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:594.011:333.54:340.35:210.27:165:13Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:463.85:290.46:040.17:175:14Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:283.712:393.66:320.46:520.07:175:15Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:264.01:383.47:400.37:45-0.27:175:16Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:274.42:403.48:500.28:41-0.47:165:16Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:284.83:433.49:56-0.19:39-0.67:165:17Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:265.34:443.510:57-0.310:37-0.87:165:18Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:235.65:423.611:54-0.611:34-1.07:165:19New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:195.86:373.812:47-0.77:165:20New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:125.87:324.012:30-1.21:39-0.87:165:21New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:055.78:264.01:26-1.22:29-0.97:165:22New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:565.59:204.12:21-1.13:19-0.87:155:23Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:475.110:154.13:17-0.84:07-0.77:155:24Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:384.611:124.04:15-0.54:56-0.57:155:25Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:304.15:14-0.25:46-0.37:145:26First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:104.012:253.66:180.26:36-0.17:145:27First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:103.91:223.27:260.47:270.07:145:28First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:103.92:222.98:330.58:190.27:135:29First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:074.03:202.89:360.59:110.27:135:30Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:004.14:142.810:310.410:000.17:125:31Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:484.25:032.811:190.310:470.17:125:32Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:314.35:462.912:010.27:115:33Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:124.46:253.112:390.17:115:34Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:504.57:033.212:11-0.21:150.07:105:35Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:264.67:403.312:50-0.21:49-0.17:095:36Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:014.68:173.41:28-0.32:23-0.27:095:37Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:364.58:543.52:07-0.32:55-0.27:085:38Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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