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 27m at 4:35 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:51 pm (5.4 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 - Feb 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:334.82:514.18:580.19:20-0.37:085:43Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:354.83:534.09:580.110:15-0.37:075:44Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:334.94:514.110:510.011:05-0.37:065:45Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:255.05:424.111:40-0.111:52-0.47:055:46Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:115.06:264.212:25-0.27:055:47New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:545.17:064.312:36-0.41:06-0.27:045:48New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:335.07:444.31:18-0.41:45-0.27:035:49New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:124.98:214.31:58-0.32:22-0.27:025:50New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:504.78:584.32:35-0.22:58-0.27:015:51Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:284.59:374.23:12-0.13:33-0.17:005:52Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:074.310:174.13:480.14:090.06:595:53Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:474.111:004.14:250.34:470.26:585:54Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:283.911:464.05:060.55:290.36:575:55First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:123.75:550.76:180.46:565:55First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:364.11:013.76:560.87:160.36:555:56First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:314.21:563.68:060.88:180.26:545:57First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:294.42:563.89:120.69:17-0.16:535:58Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:304.73:584.010:090.310:13-0.46:525:59Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:305.04:564.311:020.011:08-0.76:516:00Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:255.45:504.811:53-0.46:506:01Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:165.76:415.112:02-1.012:43-0.76:496:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:065.87:325.412:55-1.31:32-0.96:486:03Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:565.88:235.61:48-1.42:20-1.16:466:04Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:475.69:175.62:40-1.33:08-1.16:456:04Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:405.410:135.53:31-1.23:57-1.06:446:05Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:355.011:115.34:24-0.84:48-0.76:436:06Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:324.75:20-0.45:44-0.46:426:07Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:105.112:304.46:220.06:48-0.16:406:08Third Quarter28Tue
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 7:43 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 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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