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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 07m at 5:27 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:43 pm (5.0 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 - Mar 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:424.59:504.53:27-0.13:400.06:396:08Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:234.210:334.44:050.14:170.26:386:09Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:043.911:184.24:430.44:560.36:376:10Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:473.75:270.75:400.56:366:11First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:064.212:343.66:200.96:340.66:346:12First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:574.11:243.57:261.07:360.66:336:13First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:514.22:213.58:331.08:380.56:326:13First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:494.33:203.79:320.89:360.36:316:14Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:474.54:184.010:240.510:290.06:296:15Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:424.85:104.411:110.211:20-0.36:286:16Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:325.16:584.812:57-0.27:277:17Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:195.47:455.21:10-0.61:43-0.57:257:17Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:055.58:315.52:00-0.92:29-0.77:247:18Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:525.59:205.72:50-1.03:14-0.87:237:19Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:405.410:115.73:39-1.04:00-0.97:217:20Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:325.211:065.64:29-0.94:48-0.87:207:21Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:274.95:20-0.65:39-0.57:197:21Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:045.512:254.76:16-0.36:36-0.37:177:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:045.31:264.47:190.07:420.07:167:23Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:065.12:294.38:290.28:540.27:147:24Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:085.03:354.29:380.310:020.27:137:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:114.94:404.310:390.211:020.17:127:25Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:124.95:394.411:310.111:550.07:107:26Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:064.96:294.612:180.07:097:27Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:545.07:124.812:43-0.11:01-0.17:087:27New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:375.07:504.91:27-0.11:41-0.17:067:28New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:164.98:275.02:09-0.22:19-0.17:057:29New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:544.89:025.02:48-0.12:56-0.17:047:30New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:314.69:374.93:25-0.13:310.07:027:31Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:084.410:144.84:010.14:060.17:017:31Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:464.210:534.74:370.34:420.37:007:32Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 8:35 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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