34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

86°
H -°
L 75°
S
12mph
Low tide
6:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 6:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:54 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:205.06:353.512:480.46:584:59Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:575.17:123.512:180.31:250.36:594:59Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:345.07:493.512:550.22:020.37:004:59Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:105.08:273.51:320.32:400.47:004:59Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:484.99:063.42:100.33:170.47:014:59Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:274.89:493.52:510.43:550.47:024:59Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:084.610:363.53:350.54:350.47:034:59Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:534.411:283.74:250.55:180.47:044:59Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon11:434.25:220.66:040.37:044:59Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:243.912:374.06:260.66:540.17:054:59Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:244.31:373.97:350.57:460.07:065:00Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:254.72:383.88:440.38:41-0.37:075:00Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:255.23:393.89:490.19:37-0.57:075:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:225.64:393.910:50-0.210:33-0.77:085:00Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:185.95:363.911:47-0.411:29-0.97:095:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:136.16:314.012:41-0.57:095:01New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:066.17:254.112:24-1.01:33-0.67:105:01New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:586.08:194.11:18-0.92:24-0.67:105:02Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:505.79:134.12:13-0.83:14-0.57:115:02Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:415.310:094.13:08-0.54:04-0.47:125:03Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:324.811:064.04:05-0.24:54-0.27:125:03Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:244.35:040.15:430.07:135:04First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:044.012:173.86:070.46:330.17:135:04First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:043.91:133.57:130.67:220.37:135:05First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:024.02:103.28:200.78:120.37:145:05First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:574.13:063.09:220.79:000.37:145:06Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:484.23:582.910:170.69:470.37:155:06Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:344.44:463.011:040.510:310.27:155:07Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:174.55:303.111:470.411:140.17:155:08Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:584.66:113.212:270.27:155:09Full Moon30Mon
31Tue6:364.76:503.31:040.17:165:09Full Moon31Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (68% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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