34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

82°
H 83°
L 66°
ENE
12mph
Low tide
5:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 5:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:12 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:214.511:374.65:07-0.25:220.26:218:11Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:134.45:510.06:180.56:218:10First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:244.11:074.46:340.27:190.86:228:10First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:133.72:024.37:190.48:231.06:238:09First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:073.33:004.38:070.69:281.16:238:08First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:043.13:564.48:580.710:301.16:248:07Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:043.04:504.59:520.711:251.06:258:06Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:593.15:394.610:440.66:268:05Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:493.26:244.812:120.911:34 AM0.56:268:04Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:343.37:044.912:530.712:190.46:278:03Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:153.57:435.11:310.61:020.36:288:02Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:553.78:195.12:070.41:430.26:298:00Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:333.98:555.12:410.32:240.16:297:59Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:124.19:315.03:140.23:060.16:307:58Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:524.410:084.83:470.13:500.26:317:57Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:354.510:484.64:210.14:370.36:327:56Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:214.711:324.34:580.15:280.46:327:55Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:124.95:390.16:260.66:337:54Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:224.01:095.06:260.17:300.76:347:52Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:183.72:125.17:210.28:420.86:347:51Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:233.63:205.28:230.29:540.76:357:50Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:343.54:275.49:300.111:000.66:367:49Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:433.75:295.610:380.011:590.46:377:48Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:464.06:275.811:42-0.26:377:46Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:444.37:195.812:510.112:41-0.36:387:45New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:374.68:075.71:390.01:35-0.46:397:44New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:264.88:535.52:23-0.12:27-0.36:407:42New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:144.99:365.23:05-0.13:17-0.16:407:41Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:005.010:194.83:460.04:060.16:417:40Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:454.911:014.44:250.14:550.46:427:38Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:314.811:444.05:030.45:460.76:427:37Waxing Crescent31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657419)

Common Questions About Ocean City Beach, NC Tides

Collapse All
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 21% 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 Waxing Crescent (21% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA