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 : 10:20 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 54m at 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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:185.19:464.12:55-0.33:440.17:175:14Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:054.810:364.03:40-0.14:240.27:175:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:524.411:254.04:260.25:040.47:175:16Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:384.15:140.45:470.67:175:17Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:144.012:233.86:070.76:360.67:175:17Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:034.01:083.67:060.97:300.67:175:18Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:544.01:543.58:080.98:240.57:175:19Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:474.12:433.59:040.99:150.37:175:20Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:404.33:343.59:560.810:020.17:175:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:314.54:263.610:450.610:470.07:175:22Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:184.75:163.711:320.411:32-0.27:175:23Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:015.06:023.912:190.27:175:23New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:435.26:474.012:17-0.31:05-0.17:175:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:245.47:324.21:03-0.51:50-0.37:175:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:085.48:204.31:49-0.52:34-0.47:165:26New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:545.49:104.42:36-0.63:18-0.57:165:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:435.210:044.53:24-0.54:02-0.67:165:28Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:365.011:004.64:15-0.44:50-0.57:165:29Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:314.811:584.75:10-0.25:42-0.47:155:30First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:274.66:130.06:40-0.47:155:31First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:584.71:254.37:230.27:43-0.37:145:32First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:594.82:264.28:350.28:45-0.47:145:33Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:024.93:294.19:410.29:44-0.47:135:34Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:055.04:324.110:400.010:38-0.57:135:35Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:045.15:294.111:35-0.111:30-0.67:125:36Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:565.36:204.212:26-0.27:125:37Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:435.37:074.212:20-0.61:13-0.27:115:38Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:275.27:514.31:07-0.61:56-0.27:115:39Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:095.18:334.31:52-0.52:35-0.27:105:40Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:514.89:144.32:35-0.43:11-0.17:095:41Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:324.59:574.23:16-0.33:450.17:095:42Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 7:08 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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