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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 13m at 9:27 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:56 pm (4.7 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 - Sep 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:355.17:126.312:440.112:51-0.26:467:37Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:275.68:016.41:32-0.21:46-0.46:477:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:185.98:506.32:20-0.42:40-0.56:487:34Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:096.19:406.13:07-0.53:33-0.56:487:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:036.110:335.83:55-0.54:25-0.26:497:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:006.011:285.44:43-0.45:190.16:507:30Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:595.95:33-0.26:170.56:507:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:275.01:005.76:280.17:240.96:517:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:264.72:015.57:300.48:371.16:527:26Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:284.53:025.38:370.69:471.16:527:25Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:314.44:035.29:420.710:461.16:537:23Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:334.45:015.210:400.711:351.06:547:22Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:304.55:525.311:310.76:547:21Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:194.76:365.312:180.812:160.66:557:19Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:014.97:155.312:560.712:590.66:567:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:395.17:505.31:330.61:400.66:567:16New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:155.28:245.22:080.62:190.66:577:15New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:495.28:565.12:420.62:570.66:587:14New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:245.29:294.93:160.63:330.76:587:12Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:595.110:024.83:490.74:090.86:597:11Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:385.010:384.54:220.84:471.07:007:09Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:215.011:204.34:550.95:291.27:017:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:095.05:321.16:181.47:017:07First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:094.21:035.06:161.27:191.57:027:05First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:064.12:005.27:131.28:311.47:037:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:084.13:005.48:251.19:391.27:037:02First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:134.34:015.69:380.910:360.87:047:01Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:194.65:015.910:410.511:270.47:057:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:205.15:576.111:400.17:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:155.76:496.312:160.012:35-0.27:066:57Full Moon30Thu
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 12:41 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 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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