34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

70°
H 84°
L 69°
NNE
8mph
Low tide
11:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 11:26 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:04 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:154.212:342.96:480.76:210.76:567:31First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:074.01:312.97:440.97:180.86:547:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:063.92:352.98:430.98:240.86:537:32First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:063.83:373.19:380.89:300.76:527:33First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:033.94:323.510:260.610:310.56:507:34Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:544.05:213.911:090.411:250.36:497:35Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:414.26:064.411:480.16:487:35Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:254.36:504.912:150.012:27-0.26:467:36Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:094.37:335.31:03-0.31:07-0.46:457:37Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:534.38:185.61:51-0.51:48-0.66:447:38Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:374.39:045.82:39-0.62:31-0.76:427:38Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:244.29:535.83:28-0.63:16-0.76:417:39Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:134.010:455.74:19-0.44:05-0.66:407:40Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:073.811:415.45:13-0.34:59-0.46:387:41Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:073.76:12-0.15:59-0.16:377:42Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:425.11:143.67:140.17:070.16:367:42Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:484.82:263.78:190.28:220.26:357:43Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:554.63:363.99:220.19:360.36:347:44Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:004.44:394.210:190.110:440.26:327:45Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:594.35:334.511:100.011:440.16:317:46Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:514.26:224.811:55-0.16:307:46Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:384.17:055.012:360.012:36-0.26:297:47New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:224.07:465.11:23-0.11:15-0.26:287:48New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:023.98:245.22:07-0.11:51-0.16:267:49New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:413.79:015.12:480.02:270.06:257:49New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:193.69:395.03:280.13:030.16:247:50Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:573.410:174.84:070.23:390.36:237:51Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:363.310:574.64:470.44:180.46:227:52Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:183.211:404.45:290.54:590.66:217:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:043.16:140.75:470.76:207:53First Quarter30Fri
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 8% 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 Crescent (8% 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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