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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 5:27 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 11:27 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:416.38:594.92:21-0.73:03-0.46:595:03Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:356.09:554.73:11-0.53:53-0.27:005:03Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:305.610:534.44:01-0.14:430.17:015:03Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:255.211:514.34:540.35:350.47:025:03First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:204.85:530.66:310.67:035:03First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:474.21:134.56:590.97:280.77:035:03First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:414.22:044.38:051.08:210.67:045:03First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:344.32:564.29:030.99:100.57:055:03Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:264.43:464.19:530.99:540.37:065:03Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:164.64:334.210:370.810:360.27:075:03Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:004.85:164.211:190.711:180.07:075:03Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:414.95:574.312:010.57:085:04Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:195.16:354.312:420.47:095:04Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:555.27:134.312:39-0.11:220.37:095:04Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:315.27:514.21:19-0.12:030.27:105:05Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:085.38:324.21:59-0.12:430.17:115:05Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:485.29:174.12:39-0.13:240.17:115:05Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:335.210:084.13:210.04:060.17:125:06Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:235.111:034.24:060.14:530.17:125:06Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:175.04:580.25:450.17:135:07Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:004.412:144.95:580.26:440.17:135:07Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:584.61:124.87:070.27:47-0.17:145:08Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:584.82:124.88:170.18:47-0.37:145:08Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:595.23:144.79:22-0.19:44-0.67:155:09Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:005.54:164.810:21-0.310:38-0.87:155:09Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:585.85:144.811:18-0.511:30-0.97:155:10Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:526.06:084.912:12-0.77:165:11New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:446.16:594.812:22-1.01:05-0.77:165:11New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:336.17:494.71:13-1.01:55-0.77:165:12New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:225.98:394.62:03-0.92:42-0.67:175:13Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:115.69:314.42:50-0.63:28-0.47:175:13Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 2:27 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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