34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

79°
H 80°
L 71°
ENE
11mph
High tide
5:20 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:40 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 5:20 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - May 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:284.31:033.37:010.66:470.86:187:55Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:194.02:003.37:510.77:470.96:177:55Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:133.92:583.48:420.78:500.96:167:56Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:083.83:523.79:310.69:520.86:167:57Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:023.84:424.010:160.410:480.66:157:58Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:523.85:274.410:590.211:390.46:147:59Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:393.96:114.811:400.06:137:59Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:244.06:535.112:260.112:22-0.26:128:00New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:094.17:375.51:12-0.11:04-0.46:118:01New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:544.28:215.71:58-0.31:47-0.56:108:02New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:414.29:075.82:45-0.42:33-0.66:098:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:294.29:565.83:33-0.53:20-0.56:098:03Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:204.110:475.64:23-0.44:12-0.46:088:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:154.111:415.45:15-0.45:07-0.36:078:05Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:154.06:10-0.36:080.06:068:06First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:395.11:204.17:08-0.27:160.16:068:06First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:414.82:284.28:07-0.28:280.36:058:07First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:454.53:334.49:06-0.29:390.36:048:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:494.34:344.710:03-0.210:460.26:048:09Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:494.25:295.010:56-0.311:450.16:038:09Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:444.16:195.211:44-0.36:028:10Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:354.07:065.312:390.012:30-0.36:028:11Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:223.97:495.31:28-0.11:13-0.36:018:11Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:063.98:305.32:13-0.11:54-0.26:018:12Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:493.89:105.22:56-0.12:34-0.16:008:13Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:303.79:495.03:370.03:140.16:008:14Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:113.610:284.84:170.13:540.36:008:14Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:543.511:084.64:580.24:360.45:598:15Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:383.411:494.35:380.35:200.65:598:15Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:253.46:200.46:090.85:598:16Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:334.11:163.47:030.57:030.95:588:17Third Quarter31Tue
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 83% 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 Waxing Gibbous (83% 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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