34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

75°
H 77°
L 67°
NNE
16mph
High tide
6:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:15 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 6:01 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:274.29:475.13:26-0.13:20-0.16:218:11Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:104.210:274.84:060.04:050.16:218:10Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:544.111:074.54:450.14:490.46:228:09Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:384.111:474.15:230.35:360.66:238:09Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:244.06:010.46:250.96:248:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:303.81:134.06:420.57:201.06:248:07Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:163.62:064.17:260.68:201.16:258:06Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:083.43:014.28:140.79:211.16:268:05Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:043.33:554.39:060.610:201.06:278:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:013.44:474.69:590.511:120.86:278:03Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:553.55:364.910:510.36:288:01Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:463.76:225.212:000.611:41 AM0.16:298:00Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:354.07:065.412:440.312:30-0.16:297:59New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:224.37:515.61:270.11:18-0.36:307:58New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:084.58:355.62:09-0.12:06-0.46:317:57New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:564.89:205.62:51-0.32:56-0.46:327:56New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:455.010:075.43:35-0.43:47-0.46:327:55Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:365.110:565.14:20-0.44:41-0.26:337:54Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:305.211:484.85:07-0.45:390.06:347:52Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:285.25:58-0.36:420.36:357:51First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:454.41:315.26:53-0.17:500.56:357:50First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:474.12:375.17:530.09:010.56:367:49First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:554.03:435.28:570.110:090.56:377:47Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:023.94:465.310:020.111:110.56:377:46Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:054.05:425.311:030.16:387:45Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:014.26:335.412:050.311:58 AM0.06:397:44Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:524.37:195.412:530.212:480.06:407:42Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:374.58:015.31:360.21:350.06:407:41Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:194.68:415.22:160.22:180.16:417:40Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:594.69:185.02:530.22:590.26:427:38Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:384.69:554.73:280.33:400.36:427:37Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 90% 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 (90% 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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