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 1h 29m 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 - Apr 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:264.011:364.65:140.55:190.46:587:33Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:103.85:540.76:000.66:577:34Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:234.512:573.76:420.96:490.86:567:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:134.41:493.77:421.07:490.86:547:35First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:074.42:463.88:490.98:570.76:537:36First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:054.53:454.09:520.710:010.56:527:37First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:054.74:444.410:450.410:590.16:507:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:044.95:394.911:350.111:54-0.36:497:38Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:005.26:315.412:23-0.26:487:39Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:515.47:205.812:47-0.61:11-0.56:467:40Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:415.58:096.11:40-0.91:59-0.86:457:40Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:305.58:596.32:32-1.02:48-0.96:447:41Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:205.49:526.33:23-1.03:37-0.96:437:42Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:145.210:486.14:15-0.84:27-0.76:417:43Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:114.911:475.85:07-0.65:20-0.56:407:43Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:124.76:03-0.36:17-0.16:397:44Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:475.51:144.57:040.17:230.26:387:45Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:475.22:174.48:110.38:360.56:367:46Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:475.03:204.49:160.39:450.56:357:46Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:474.84:214.410:140.310:450.56:347:47Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:464.75:174.611:040.211:370.46:337:48Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:394.66:054.811:480.26:327:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:274.66:475.012:230.312:280.16:317:50Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:094.67:245.11:050.21:070.16:297:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:484.68:005.21:450.21:450.06:287:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:244.68:345.22:240.22:220.16:277:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:004.49:085.13:010.22:590.16:267:53New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:364.39:445.03:370.33:360.26:257:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:144.110:214.94:140.44:120.46:247:54Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:553.911:024.84:510.54:490.56:237:55Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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