34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 66°
E
4mph
High tide
11:58 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:48 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 25m at 11:58 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:254.09:483.73:08-0.13:36-0.17:065:40Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:593.710:273.73:490.14:070.07:065:40Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:353.311:093.74:330.34:390.17:055:41Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:143.011:553.75:200.55:160.27:045:42First Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:592.86:150.75:590.37:035:43First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:483.712:532.67:170.86:500.37:025:44First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:483.81:562.58:250.77:500.37:025:45First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:514.03:022.69:300.68:530.17:015:46Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:504.34:032.810:260.39:54-0.27:005:47Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:454.64:593.211:150.010:51-0.56:595:48Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:354.95:503.612:00-0.36:585:49Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:235.16:404.012:43-0.66:575:50Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:095.27:284.412:38-1.01:24-0.86:565:51Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:555.28:174.71:30-1.12:06-1.06:555:52Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:414.99:074.92:23-1.12:49-1.06:545:53Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:284.69:595.03:17-0.93:33-1.06:535:54Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:174.110:544.94:13-0.64:20-0.86:525:55Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:103.711:534.85:13-0.35:11-0.66:505:56Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:093.26:200.06:07-0.36:495:57Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:594.61:173.07:320.27:13-0.16:485:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:094.42:322.98:460.38:240.06:475:59Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:184.43:422.99:530.39:330.06:466:00Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:204.44:423.110:490.210:33-0.16:456:01Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:134.45:323.311:370.111:26-0.26:446:01Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:584.56:163.612:17-0.16:426:02New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:384.46:553.812:11-0.212:52-0.16:416:03New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:144.47:314.012:53-0.31:25-0.26:406:04New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:484.28:054.11:31-0.31:54-0.26:396:05New Moon28Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 (30% 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.

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