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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:24 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 3:01 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:305.23:484.210:010.010:11-0.56:396:09Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:345.54:534.610:58-0.311:11-0.86:386:10Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:335.75:504.911:52-0.66:366:11New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:265.96:435.312:08-1.012:43-0.86:356:11New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:175.97:335.51:03-1.21:31-0.96:346:12New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:065.78:225.61:56-1.22:18-0.96:326:13New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:565.49:115.52:46-1.03:02-0.86:316:14Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:455.011:015.34:34-0.84:46-0.57:307:15Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:364.611:535.05:21-0.45:30-0.27:297:15Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:264.26:110.16:160.17:277:16First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:464.71:173.97:050.57:080.47:267:17First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:404.42:103.78:090.98:080.67:257:18First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:354.33:063.69:171.09:130.77:237:19First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:344.14:053.610:161.010:130.67:227:19Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:324.15:033.711:060.911:060.57:217:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:264.25:544.011:490.711:550.47:197:21Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:134.36:394.312:300.57:187:22Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:534.57:194.512:390.21:090.37:167:23Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:304.67:554.71:220.11:470.17:157:23Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:054.78:294.82:020.02:240.07:147:24Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:394.79:044.92:41-0.13:01-0.17:127:25Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:144.79:414.93:20-0.23:36-0.17:117:26Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:524.610:225.03:58-0.14:120.07:107:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:354.511:095.04:39-0.14:500.07:087:27Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:234.35:240.15:330.17:077:28Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:025.012:184.26:170.26:240.27:067:29Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:005.01:184.17:200.47:280.37:047:29Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:025.12:234.18:320.48:430.37:037:30Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:065.13:314.29:420.29:570.17:027:31Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:125.34:394.510:430.011:02-0.27:007:32Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:165.45:414.911:38-0.36:597:32Waning Crescent31Tue
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 6:12 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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