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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 4:25 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:32 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:344.59:575.03:350.23:430.46:248:12Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:134.410:364.84:110.34:210.66:258:11Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:544.411:154.64:480.34:590.86:268:10Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:374.411:574.45:250.45:391.06:278:09Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:224.46:050.56:251.16:278:08Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:424.31:114.56:500.67:211.26:288:07Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:294.22:024.77:420.68:291.26:298:06Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:214.22:575.08:410.59:361.06:298:05Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:184.23:565.39:400.310:370.86:308:04Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:194.44:555.610:370.011:320.46:318:03Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:204.75:516.011:32-0.36:328:02Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:175.06:456.312:240.112:27-0.66:328:01New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:125.47:376.41:15-0.21:22-0.86:338:00New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:045.78:276.42:06-0.52:17-0.96:347:59New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:575.99:196.32:56-0.73:11-0.86:347:58Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:525.910:126.03:45-0.74:04-0.76:357:57Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:495.911:075.74:35-0.64:58-0.46:367:56Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:485.85:26-0.45:540.06:377:54Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:055.312:475.66:20-0.16:540.46:377:53First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:035.01:465.57:190.28:010.76:387:52First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:014.72:455.38:240.49:090.96:397:51First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:004.53:435.29:270.510:100.96:397:50Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:004.44:405.210:240.511:030.86:407:48Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:584.45:335.311:140.511:490.76:417:47Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:504.56:195.312:000.56:427:46Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:364.67:015.412:310.612:430.56:427:45Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:164.87:395.41:110.51:240.56:437:43Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:534.98:165.41:490.42:030.56:447:42Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:284.98:515.32:260.42:420.56:447:41Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:034.99:255.13:030.33:190.66:457:39Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:384.910:005.03:390.43:550.76:467:38Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 7:28 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 14% 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 (14% 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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