34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 73°
S
3mph
High tide
10:21 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:23 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 8m at 10:21 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:444.78:095.41:34-0.71:44-0.76:567:31Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:304.58:545.52:25-0.72:26-0.76:547:32Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:154.29:395.53:14-0.63:07-0.66:537:32Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:593.910:245.24:03-0.43:48-0.36:517:33Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:443.611:104.94:51-0.14:310.06:507:34Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:313.311:594.65:410.25:150.36:497:35Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:223.06:350.56:050.66:477:35Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:534.21:212.97:330.77:030.86:467:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:544.02:262.98:340.98:100.96:457:37Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:563.93:313.09:320.99:190.96:447:38Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:553.84:273.310:220.810:210.86:427:39Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:463.85:153.611:040.611:150.66:417:39Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:313.95:564.011:400.46:407:40Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:113.96:354.412:020.412:140.26:387:41Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:494.07:124.712:450.212:470.06:377:42New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:274.07:495.01:270.01:21-0.16:367:42New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:053.98:275.22:08-0.11:55-0.26:357:43New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:443.89:075.42:50-0.22:32-0.26:337:44New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:253.79:515.43:34-0.13:12-0.26:327:45Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:093.610:385.44:20-0.13:56-0.26:317:46Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:583.511:315.25:100.14:46-0.16:307:46Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:543.46:050.25:430.16:297:47First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:295.012:593.47:050.36:490.26:277:48First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:334.82:103.58:080.38:030.36:267:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:404.63:213.99:100.29:190.36:257:50First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:454.54:254.310:060.010:310.16:247:50Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:464.45:234.710:58-0.211:340.06:237:51Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:414.46:155.111:46-0.36:227:52Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:334.37:035.412:32-0.212:30-0.46:217:53Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:214.17:485.61:24-0.31:13-0.46:207:54Full Moon30Sun
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 87% 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 (87% 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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