Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 59m at 3:38 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:37 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:544.87:044.612:44-0.11:05-0.26:406:08New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:304.97:404.71:24-0.21:44-0.36:396:09New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:074.98:174.82:03-0.32:22-0.46:376:10New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:454.88:584.92:42-0.33:01-0.46:366:11Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:284.79:444.93:22-0.33:41-0.46:356:12Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:154.610:364.94:05-0.24:24-0.36:336:12Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:084.411:335.04:540.05:13-0.26:326:13First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:064.36:530.27:11-0.17:317:14First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:335.02:074.38:030.38:19-0.17:307:15First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:365.03:124.39:170.29:30-0.27:287:16First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:415.14:184.510:230.010:35-0.47:277:16Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:475.25:224.811:21-0.311:35-0.67:267:17Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:485.46:205.112:15-0.57:247:18Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:445.57:115.412:31-0.81:05-0.77:237:19Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:355.58:005.61:24-1.01:53-0.77:227:20Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:225.58:465.62:14-1.02:39-0.77:207:20Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:085.29:315.63:02-0.93:22-0.67:197:21Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:535.010:175.43:47-0.74:04-0.47:187:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:384.611:045.14:30-0.44:44-0.17:167:23Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:244.311:534.85:13-0.15:240.27:157:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:114.05:570.36:080.47:137:24Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:444.612:593.86:450.66:580.77:127:25Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:354.41:503.77:410.98:010.97:117:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:284.22:433.78:441.09:080.97:097:27Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:234.13:403.89:430.910:090.87:087:27Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:184.24:373.910:350.711:020.67:077:28Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:114.35:294.211:210.511:490.47:057:29Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:584.56:144.512:050.27:047:30Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:414.66:554.812:330.212:470.07:037:30Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:214.87:345.11:160.01:29-0.27:017:31New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:004.98:135.31:58-0.12:11-0.47:007:32New Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659182)

Common Questions About Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC is approximately 6:37 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC?

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 Oak Island, Yaupon 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 Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Oak Island, Yaupon 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 Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC?

Tide data for Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659182. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659182.

What is the moon phase in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Oak Island, Yaupon 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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