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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:27 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 13m at 3:02 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:534.43:303.89:390.99:390.76:587:33First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:534.34:303.910:340.910:370.76:577:34Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:504.25:244.111:190.711:280.66:557:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:414.36:114.411:590.66:547:35Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:254.36:524.712:140.412:370.46:537:36Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:044.47:294.912:560.31:130.36:517:37Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:394.58:035.01:360.21:500.26:507:38Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:124.58:375.02:140.12:260.16:497:38Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:454.59:105.02:510.13:010.16:477:39Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:184.49:455.03:280.13:350.26:467:40Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:534.310:245.04:050.24:090.36:457:41Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:334.111:084.94:450.34:450.46:437:41Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:203.911:595.05:290.45:250.56:427:42Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:153.86:200.56:140.66:417:43Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:565.01:163.87:210.67:180.66:407:44Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:565.02:204.08:300.58:370.66:397:44Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:595.13:264.39:360.39:520.36:377:45Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:045.24:314.710:330.010:57-0.16:367:46Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:065.35:315.211:26-0.311:56-0.46:357:47Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:055.46:265.712:16-0.66:347:47Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:585.57:176.112:52-0.71:06-0.76:337:48New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:495.58:076.31:46-0.81:54-0.86:317:49New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:385.38:556.22:38-0.82:42-0.86:307:50New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:275.19:456.03:28-0.73:29-0.66:297:51Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:184.710:375.74:17-0.44:16-0.46:287:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:124.411:315.45:060.05:020.06:277:52Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:084.15:580.35:520.36:267:53Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:265.01:053.96:530.76:480.76:257:54First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:214.72:023.97:550.97:530.96:247:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:164.42:593.98:561.09:031.06:237:55First Quarter30Fri
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 6:14 am — 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 71% 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 Gibbous (71% 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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