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 3h 18m 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 - Apr 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:145.56:365.312:01-0.512:29-0.56:587:33Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:075.67:265.612:56-0.71:17-0.76:567:34New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:575.68:125.81:49-0.82:04-0.76:557:35New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:445.48:575.82:38-0.82:49-0.66:547:35New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:305.19:435.73:26-0.73:32-0.56:527:36Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:174.810:295.44:11-0.44:14-0.26:517:37Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:044.411:185.14:55-0.14:550.06:507:38Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:534.15:400.35:370.36:487:38Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:084.812:443.86:290.76:250.66:477:39First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:014.61:373.77:251.07:210.96:467:40First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:544.32:323.68:301.28:291.06:447:41First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:484.23:293.79:311.19:361.06:437:41First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:444.14:263.910:221.010:330.86:427:42Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:384.15:184.211:070.811:230.76:417:43Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:284.26:034.511:480.56:397:44Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:124.46:444.812:090.512:280.36:387:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:524.67:225.112:520.31:070.16:377:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:304.77:585.31:340.11:470.06:367:46Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:084.78:365.42:16-0.12:26-0.16:357:47Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:474.79:175.52:58-0.13:06-0.26:337:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:294.610:025.53:41-0.23:47-0.16:327:48Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:164.510:525.54:26-0.14:29-0.16:317:49Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:104.311:485.45:150.05:170.16:307:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:104.26:090.16:120.36:297:51Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:485.41:144.27:110.27:190.46:287:51Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:495.32:194.38:190.28:360.46:277:52Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:515.23:244.59:240.19:490.36:267:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:545.24:284.910:23-0.110:530.16:257:54Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:565.25:265.211:15-0.311:49-0.26:247:55Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:545.26:185.512:04-0.46:237:55Waning Crescent30Thu
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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