34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

78°
H 82°
L 75°
WSW
4mph
High tide
8:48 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 2:57 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 13m at 8:48 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:385.17:055.212:18-0.712:48-0.86:557:31Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:305.17:555.51:15-0.91:35-0.96:547:32Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:195.08:445.62:08-0.92:21-0.96:527:33Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:084.89:335.63:00-0.93:07-0.86:517:33Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:564.510:215.43:51-0.73:52-0.66:507:34Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:444.111:105.14:42-0.54:38-0.36:487:35Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:343.85:34-0.15:260.06:477:36Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:004.812:283.56:280.26:180.36:467:37Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:554.41:273.37:260.47:150.66:447:37Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:534.22:303.28:260.68:190.86:437:38Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:544.03:333.39:250.69:240.86:427:39Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:533.94:283.410:170.610:250.76:407:40Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:463.95:173.711:030.511:170.66:397:40Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:324.05:594.011:430.46:387:41Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:144.06:384.312:030.412:200.26:377:42Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:534.17:154.612:460.212:540.16:357:43New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:304.17:514.81:260.11:28-0.16:347:44New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:074.18:275.02:05-0.12:02-0.16:337:44New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:444.19:055.12:44-0.12:38-0.26:327:45New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:234.09:455.23:24-0.23:15-0.26:307:46Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:043.910:285.24:07-0.13:55-0.16:297:47Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:503.811:155.14:53-0.14:400.06:287:48Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:413.75:430.05:320.16:277:48Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:085.012:383.76:380.16:310.26:267:49First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:074.81:433.77:380.17:380.26:257:50First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:124.72:523.98:410.18:500.26:247:51First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:184.73:594.39:42-0.110:020.16:227:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:224.75:004.710:39-0.311:09-0.16:217:52Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:224.75:565.111:32-0.56:207:53Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:174.76:485.412:09-0.312:21-0.66:197:54Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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