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 (tomorrow) : 4:25 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 20m at 9:58 pm (5.8 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 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:005.34:314.710:34-0.310:45-0.96:396:09Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:015.65:305.111:29-0.611:42-1.26:386:10Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:575.86:245.512:21-0.96:366:11Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:505.97:155.812:38-1.41:12-1.06:356:11Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:405.88:065.91:32-1.42:01-1.16:346:12Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:315.68:585.82:24-1.32:49-1.06:326:13Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:225.39:515.63:14-1.13:36-0.86:316:14Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:144.910:465.34:03-0.84:23-0.56:306:15Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:084.511:415.04:54-0.35:13-0.16:296:15Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:024.25:490.16:090.26:276:16Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:374.712:573.96:500.57:120.56:266:17Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:334.51:533.87:540.78:180.66:256:18Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:314.33:513.89:550.810:170.67:237:19Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:284.34:493.910:460.711:090.57:227:19Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:224.35:414.111:320.511:560.37:217:20Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:104.46:264.312:140.47:197:21Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:524.57:064.512:390.212:540.27:187:22Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:304.67:424.71:200.11:330.07:177:23New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:064.78:164.81:590.02:12-0.17:157:23New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:414.78:504.82:370.02:50-0.17:147:24New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:154.79:244.93:130.03:26-0.17:127:25New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:514.610:014.93:500.04:03-0.17:117:26Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:304.410:444.94:270.14:400.07:107:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:154.311:324.95:080.25:200.17:087:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:064.25:540.36:070.27:077:28First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:274.91:034.16:500.47:040.27:067:29First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:265.02:034.27:590.48:120.27:047:29First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:285.03:074.49:100.39:240.07:037:30First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:335.24:134.710:150.110:30-0.37:027:31Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:385.35:155.111:13-0.211:31-0.67:007:32Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:405.56:135.512:06-0.56:597:32Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 1:11 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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