34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

78°
H 90°
L 76°
WSW
3mph
Low tide
6:52 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 33m at 6:52 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:45 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:274.01:104.26:390.37:180.86:218:11First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:163.72:054.27:250.58:191.06:228:10First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:083.43:024.28:150.69:221.16:228:09First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:053.33:574.39:070.610:201.06:238:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:013.34:484.49:590.611:120.96:248:07Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:553.45:354.610:490.511:580.86:258:06Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:433.56:184.811:360.36:258:05Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:283.76:585.012:400.612:210.26:268:04Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:113.97:375.11:180.41:040.16:278:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:524.18:155.21:550.21:460.06:278:02Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:334.48:545.22:320.02:29-0.16:288:01Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:154.59:345.13:09-0.13:13-0.16:298:00Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:594.710:165.03:47-0.14:000.06:307:59Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:464.811:014.84:28-0.24:500.16:307:58Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:364.911:514.55:12-0.25:450.36:317:57Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:325.06:00-0.16:450.46:327:55Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:464.21:345.06:540.07:520.56:337:54Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:474.02:395.17:540.09:020.56:337:53Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:554.03:465.38:590.010:110.56:347:52Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:034.04:495.410:05-0.111:130.36:357:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:084.25:475.511:08-0.26:367:49Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:064.46:405.612:080.112:06-0.36:367:48Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:004.67:305.612:590.01:00-0.36:377:47New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:504.88:165.51:45-0.11:51-0.36:387:46New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:374.98:595.32:29-0.22:39-0.26:387:44New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:224.99:425.03:10-0.13:250.06:397:43Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:064.910:234.73:500.04:110.26:407:42Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:494.811:044.44:290.24:570.56:417:40Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:344.611:464.05:090.45:450.86:417:39Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:224.55:500.66:371.06:427:38First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:323.71:144.46:340.87:331.26:437:36First 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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