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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:42 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 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 - Jul 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:175.211:345.65:05-0.75:17-0.56:058:27Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:175.25:57-0.56:16-0.16:058:27First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:325.21:165.16:53-0.37:190.26:068:27First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:284.92:135.17:52-0.18:250.56:068:27First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:244.63:095.08:520.09:300.66:078:27First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:194.34:055.09:480.110:270.66:078:26Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:154.24:595.110:390.111:180.66:088:26Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:094.15:495.111:250.16:088:26Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:004.16:345.212:040.512:080.16:098:26Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:454.17:155.312:480.512:500.16:098:25Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:264.27:545.31:290.41:310.26:108:25Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:064.28:315.22:100.32:120.26:108:25Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:444.29:075.22:490.22:510.36:118:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:214.29:445.03:270.23:300.46:128:24Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:004.210:214.94:040.24:070.56:128:24Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:404.211:014.74:410.24:450.66:138:23Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:234.211:434.65:190.35:250.86:148:23Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:104.35:580.36:100.96:148:22Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:294.51:004.56:430.37:060.96:158:22Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:194.41:524.77:350.38:140.96:168:21Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:124.42:495.08:330.29:230.76:168:21Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:104.43:485.49:33-0.110:280.56:178:20Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:124.54:495.710:31-0.311:260.26:188:19Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:144.75:496.111:27-0.66:188:19Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:145.06:456.412:22-0.212:24-0.96:198:18New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:115.27:386.51:16-0.41:20-1.06:208:17New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:065.58:306.52:09-0.62:16-1.16:208:17New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:005.69:236.33:01-0.83:11-1.06:218:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:565.610:166.03:51-0.84:04-0.86:228:15Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:535.611:115.64:40-0.64:58-0.46:228:14Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:505.45:30-0.45:520.06:238:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 12:39 pm — 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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