34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 73°
SW
8mph
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 1h 12m 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 - Mar 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:464.39:074.42:31-0.42:52-0.46:376:06Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:244.19:504.53:15-0.33:27-0.46:366:07Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:063.810:374.64:02-0.24:07-0.36:356:08Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:533.511:304.64:550.04:52-0.36:336:09Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:473.35:550.15:45-0.26:326:09Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:314.612:513.17:030.26:47-0.16:316:10Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:404.62:033.18:160.27:58-0.16:296:11Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:514.73:173.29:270.19:11-0.26:286:12Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:584.94:233.510:28-0.110:19-0.46:276:13Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:595.05:223.911:22-0.311:20-0.76:256:14Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:535.17:144.31:10-0.57:247:14New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:425.18:034.61:16-0.81:55-0.77:237:15New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:285.08:504.82:08-0.82:37-0.77:217:16New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:124.79:344.92:58-0.83:17-0.67:207:17New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:554.410:184.83:45-0.63:56-0.57:197:18Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:374.011:014.74:33-0.34:34-0.27:177:18Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:203.611:464.55:210.05:120.07:167:19Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:043.26:110.35:530.37:157:20Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:344.212:542.97:060.66:400.57:137:21First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:294.01:532.78:080.87:360.77:127:22First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:303.92:592.79:140.88:410.87:107:22First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:353.84:042.810:140.89:480.77:097:23First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:343.94:593.011:050.710:470.57:087:24Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:244.15:463.311:480.511:390.37:067:25Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:084.26:273.712:250.37:057:26Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:484.47:064.012:240.11:000.17:037:26Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:264.57:444.41:08-0.11:33-0.17:027:27Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:034.58:224.71:50-0.32:06-0.37:017:28Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:414.49:025.02:32-0.42:41-0.46:597:29Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:214.39:445.23:16-0.43:18-0.46:587:29Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:034.110:295.24:02-0.43:57-0.46:577:30Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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