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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:21 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 2:07 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:275.46:485.212:110.312:440.57:326:19Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:075.57:275.112:500.31:250.57:336:18Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:435.68:045.01:280.22:040.57:336:17Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:195.67:404.91:050.31:420.56:345:16Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:545.58:164.71:420.32:200.66:355:15Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:305.48:544.42:190.42:580.86:365:15Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:085.29:344.22:550.53:360.96:375:14Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:505.110:204.03:330.74:161.16:385:13Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:354.911:113.94:120.95:011.26:395:12Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:254.94:571.15:531.26:405:12Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:053.912:174.85:511.26:541.26:415:11Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:004.01:114.96:571.17:551.06:425:10Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:554.32:074.98:051.08:500.76:435:10Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:504.73:045.19:070.69:400.36:445:09Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:465.24:015.210:030.310:280.06:455:08Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:395.74:555.410:57-0.111:15-0.46:465:08Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:316.25:465.511:50-0.46:465:07New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:226.56:375.612:04-0.712:43-0.56:475:07New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:136.77:275.512:55-0.81:37-0.66:485:06New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:056.78:205.31:46-0.92:30-0.56:495:06Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:006.59:175.12:38-0.83:23-0.46:505:05Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:586.210:204.93:31-0.54:17-0.16:515:05Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:585.911:244.74:27-0.25:140.16:525:05Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:585.55:290.26:160.36:535:04First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:284.612:575.26:390.57:190.46:545:04First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:304.61:554.97:510.78:200.46:555:04First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:294.72:514.78:550.79:120.46:565:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:254.83:454.69:500.79:580.36:575:03Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:164.94:354.610:380.610:400.26:575:03Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:015.05:204.511:210.511:200.16:585:03Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 5:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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