34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 73°
SSW
12mph
Low tide
8:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 37m at 8:13 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:104.37:406.11:13-0.51:04-0.86:197:54Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:014.38:316.22:06-0.61:52-0.96:187:55Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:524.29:236.22:59-0.72:42-0.86:177:56Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:454.010:176.03:53-0.63:35-0.76:167:57Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:413.911:135.74:48-0.44:30-0.46:157:57Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:413.85:46-0.25:31-0.16:147:58Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:125.212:463.76:450.06:370.26:137:59Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:144.81:553.77:460.27:480.46:128:00Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:174.53:023.88:450.29:010.66:118:01Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:194.24:044.19:390.210:090.66:118:01Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:173.94:574.310:280.211:090.56:108:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:083.85:444.511:110.26:098:03Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:553.66:254.712:010.511:50 AM0.26:088:04Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:373.57:044.912:470.412:260.26:078:04Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:173.57:405.01:290.31:010.26:078:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:553.48:165.02:080.31:360.26:068:06New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:323.48:525.02:460.32:110.26:058:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:093.39:284.93:240.32:480.36:058:07New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:463.210:064.84:020.33:250.46:048:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:263.210:464.74:410.44:040.56:038:09Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:083.211:274.65:200.54:480.56:038:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:553.26:020.55:370.66:028:10Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:134.412:473.36:450.56:340.76:028:11First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:034.31:443.67:310.47:380.76:018:12First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:574.12:434.08:190.28:460.66:018:12First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:544.03:424.59:090.09:540.46:008:13Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:533.94:395.010:00-0.210:590.16:008:14Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:523.95:345.510:51-0.45:598:14Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:493.96:285.912:00-0.111:44 AM-0.65:598:15Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:453.97:226.212:57-0.312:37-0.85:598:16Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:414.08:166.31:53-0.51:31-0.95:588:16Full Moon31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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