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 11m 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 - Feb 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:034.211:184.14:370.14:570.17:085:43Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:473.95:220.45:400.37:075:44First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:064.012:323.76:140.76:300.47:065:45First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:554.01:193.57:150.97:270.47:065:46First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:474.02:093.58:201.08:260.37:055:47First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:424.03:043.59:190.99:200.27:045:48Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:384.24:003.610:110.710:110.07:035:49Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:314.44:533.811:000.510:59-0.27:025:50Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:194.75:404.011:460.211:46-0.47:015:51Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:035.06:254.312:31-0.17:005:51Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:465.27:094.612:33-0.61:14-0.46:595:52Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:285.47:534.81:20-0.81:58-0.66:585:53Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:135.48:404.92:07-0.92:41-0.76:575:54Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:005.39:315.02:54-0.93:24-0.76:565:55Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:505.110:255.03:42-0.84:10-0.76:555:56Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:434.911:225.04:33-0.65:00-0.56:545:57Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:404.65:29-0.35:56-0.46:535:58Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:215.012:384.46:33-0.17:01-0.26:525:59Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:224.91:404.27:450.18:09-0.26:516:00Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:254.92:454.18:540.19:14-0.26:506:01Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:295.03:514.29:560.010:13-0.36:496:02Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:305.14:524.310:51-0.111:07-0.46:486:02Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:255.25:454.411:42-0.311:57-0.56:476:03Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:145.36:324.612:28-0.46:456:04New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:595.37:144.712:45-0.51:11-0.46:446:05New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:415.27:534.71:29-0.51:51-0.36:436:06New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:225.08:324.72:10-0.42:29-0.36:426:07New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:024.79:104.62:50-0.33:05-0.26:416:08Waxing Crescent28Wed
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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