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 1h 57m at 10:20 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:54 am (3.6 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 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:434.54:185.59:570.411:010.76:467:37Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:494.55:195.610:560.311:540.66:477:36Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:494.76:125.711:500.36:477:35Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:414.97:005.712:410.412:400.26:487:33New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:275.17:435.71:250.31:270.26:497:32New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:085.28:235.52:050.32:120.26:497:31New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:465.39:015.32:430.42:530.36:507:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:245.39:385.13:180.53:330.46:517:28Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:035.210:144.83:520.64:120.66:527:26Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:455.110:524.54:250.74:500.96:527:25Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:305.011:314.35:000.95:311.26:537:24Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:184.85:371.06:161.56:547:22First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:144.01:094.86:191.27:131.76:547:21First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:033.92:024.87:121.38:221.76:557:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:583.82:574.98:171.39:291.66:567:18First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:583.93:535.09:251.210:261.36:567:17Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:014.14:475.310:251.011:151.06:577:15Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:004.45:395.511:180.76:587:14Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:534.86:265.812:000.612:090.46:587:13Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:415.37:126.012:440.312:590.16:597:11Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:285.87:566.01:270.01:49-0.17:007:10Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:146.18:426.02:12-0.22:39-0.27:007:08Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:026.39:295.82:57-0.43:29-0.17:017:07Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:546.310:205.53:44-0.44:190.17:027:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:506.211:175.24:31-0.35:130.47:027:04Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:506.05:22-0.16:120.77:037:03Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:184.912:535.86:190.27:211.07:047:01Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:224.71:575.67:240.58:381.17:057:00Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:294.63:005.58:370.79:481.07:056:59Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:364.64:035.49:470.810:450.87:066:57Waning Crescent30Fri
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 1:07 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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