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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:11 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 15m at 4:50 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:385.05:461.16:411.77:076:56First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:393.91:324.86:361.47:441.87:076:55First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:353.82:274.87:401.58:531.87:086:53First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:353.83:224.88:551.59:521.67:096:52First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:374.04:154.99:591.410:401.37:096:51Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:344.35:045.010:521.211:220.97:106:49Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:234.75:505.211:390.97:116:48Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:085.16:325.412:030.612:240.77:126:47Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:495.57:135.512:430.31:080.47:126:46Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:305.87:535.61:240.11:530.37:136:44Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:126.18:345.52:06-0.12:380.27:146:43Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:576.29:195.42:49-0.23:250.27:156:42Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:466.210:085.13:34-0.24:150.47:166:40Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:406.111:054.94:20-0.15:070.67:166:39Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:405.95:110.16:070.87:176:38Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:104.612:445.86:080.47:161.07:186:37Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:194.51:485.67:170.78:311.07:196:35Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:274.62:525.58:330.89:390.87:206:34Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:344.83:545.49:450.710:350.67:206:33Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:365.04:545.410:460.611:240.47:216:32Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:315.45:485.411:400.47:226:31Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:195.66:365.412:080.312:280.37:236:30Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:025.87:185.312:490.21:130.27:246:28New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:425.97:575.21:290.31:560.37:256:27New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:215.98:345.02:070.32:370.47:256:26New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:595.89:094.72:430.43:170.57:266:25New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:395.69:454.43:190.53:570.87:276:24Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:215.410:244.23:540.74:371.07:286:23Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:075.211:093.94:300.95:191.27:296:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:575.05:101.16:061.47:306:21Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:023.812:494.85:551.37:011.57:316:20First Quarter31Tue
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 8:00 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 79% 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 (79% 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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