34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 77°
SW
9mph
Low tide
3:10 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 50m at 3:10 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:31 am (5.4 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 - Oct 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:405.98:055.71:24-0.31:50-0.57:056:53New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:306.18:555.62:10-0.52:44-0.57:056:52New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:226.39:455.32:57-0.53:38-0.47:066:50Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:156.210:385.03:46-0.44:34-0.27:076:49Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:106.011:354.64:37-0.25:330.17:086:48Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:105.75:320.16:360.47:086:46First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:364.31:145.46:330.47:430.67:096:45First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:444.12:215.17:400.68:510.87:106:44First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:544.13:275.08:510.89:530.87:116:42First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:594.14:274.99:570.810:480.77:126:41Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:564.35:194.910:560.711:340.77:126:40Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:454.56:054.811:460.77:136:38Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:274.76:454.812:150.612:310.67:146:37Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:054.97:224.712:500.51:120.57:156:36Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:405.07:574.71:230.51:500.57:166:35Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:145.18:314.51:550.52:270.57:166:33Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:485.19:054.42:260.53:030.57:176:32Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:235.19:404.22:580.63:410.67:186:31Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:595.110:164.03:310.74:200.77:196:30Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:385.010:563.94:070.85:010.97:206:28Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:214.911:413.74:460.95:471.07:216:27Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:094.85:311.06:391.07:216:26Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:343.71:054.86:251.07:361.07:226:25Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:343.72:064.87:281.08:350.97:236:24Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:394.03:094.98:360.89:330.77:246:23Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:424.34:095.09:430.610:260.47:256:22Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:414.85:065.210:470.211:170.07:266:21Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:365.36:005.311:46-0.17:276:20Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:285.86:525.412:06-0.312:42-0.47:286:19New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:206.27:435.312:54-0.51:37-0.57:296:18New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:116.48:345.21:42-0.62:31-0.67:296:17New 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 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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