34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

83°
H 84°
L 73°
ENE
6mph
Low tide
3:31 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 00m at 3:31 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:41 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:273.95:080.35:470.27:165:10Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:073.612:153.56:060.66:310.37:165:11Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:013.61:063.27:100.77:150.47:165:12Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:563.72:002.98:150.88:000.47:165:12Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:493.92:552.89:160.78:470.47:165:13Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:394.03:472.710:110.69:340.37:175:14Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:264.34:372.811:000.510:200.17:175:15Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:104.55:222.911:430.311:050.07:175:16Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:534.76:053.012:240.17:165:17New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:344.86:473.21:040.07:165:18New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:144.97:283.312:32-0.31:42-0.17:165:19New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:545.08:103.51:15-0.42:20-0.37:165:19New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:355.08:543.62:00-0.52:59-0.37:165:20Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:174.89:413.82:47-0.43:38-0.47:165:21Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:014.610:324.03:37-0.34:19-0.47:165:22Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:484.211:264.24:32-0.25:03-0.47:155:23First Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:403.85:330.05:51-0.47:155:24First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:264.312:373.56:410.16:44-0.47:155:25First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:294.51:413.27:540.27:43-0.47:145:26First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:354.72:503.19:070.18:45-0.47:145:27Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:394.93:573.110:140.09:48-0.57:135:28Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:405.14:593.211:14-0.210:49-0.67:135:29Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:365.25:553.412:07-0.37:135:30Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:285.26:463.512:55-0.47:125:31Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:165.27:343.712:38-0.71:40-0.57:115:32Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:015.08:203.71:27-0.72:22-0.57:115:33Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:434.79:043.82:14-0.63:01-0.47:105:34Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:244.49:473.83:00-0.43:39-0.37:105:35Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:034.010:303.73:46-0.14:15-0.17:095:36Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:423.611:153.74:330.14:500.07:085:37Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:223.25:230.45:270.27:085:38Third Quarter31Sat
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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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