34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

70°
H -°
L 67°
NNE
17mph
High tide
6:17 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 6:17 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:485.48:115.41:340.01:57-0.17:056:52New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:335.78:555.32:14-0.12:45-0.27:066:51New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:205.99:415.12:56-0.23:35-0.17:076:50Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:095.910:304.83:41-0.24:280.07:076:48Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:025.911:244.64:29-0.15:240.27:086:47Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:005.75:220.16:260.47:096:46First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:244.31:035.56:220.37:330.67:106:44First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:324.22:115.37:290.58:420.67:106:43First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:434.23:205.38:410.59:470.67:116:42First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:524.34:235.29:510.510:450.57:126:40Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:544.65:205.210:550.411:360.47:136:39Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:484.86:115.211:520.37:146:38Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:355.16:575.112:210.312:420.27:146:37Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:195.27:385.01:020.21:280.27:156:35Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:595.38:184.81:400.22:110.27:166:34Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:385.48:564.62:160.32:520.37:176:33Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:155.39:334.42:510.43:330.47:186:32Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:535.210:114.13:250.54:130.67:186:30Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:315.010:513.94:010.74:550.87:196:29Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:134.811:343.74:390.95:411.07:206:28Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:594.65:211.16:301.27:216:27Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:233.512:504.56:101.27:241.27:226:26Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:193.51:474.47:071.38:211.27:236:25Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:203.62:454.48:091.29:151.17:246:23Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:193.83:424.59:131.110:040.97:246:22Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:134.14:344.710:120.810:490.67:256:21Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:034.65:234.811:070.511:320.37:266:20Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:505.06:105.011:590.27:276:19Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:365.56:575.112:150.012:49-0.17:286:18New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:235.97:445.112:58-0.21:39-0.37:296:17New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:116.28:325.01:42-0.42:30-0.47:306:16New Moon31Fri
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 95% 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 (95% 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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