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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 2:42 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 07m at 8:33 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:585.28:224.31:41-0.42:25-0.17:175:14Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:385.09:044.22:22-0.33:020.07:175:15Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:184.79:474.13:03-0.13:380.17:175:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:594.410:324.13:430.14:130.27:175:17Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:404.211:184.04:240.34:510.47:175:17Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:214.05:070.55:320.47:175:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:054.012:043.85:570.76:200.57:175:19Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:534.012:493.76:550.97:160.57:175:20Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:444.11:383.67:590.98:140.47:175:21Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:384.32:333.69:010.89:100.17:175:22Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:344.53:323.79:570.510:02-0.17:175:23Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:284.94:303.910:490.210:52-0.47:175:23Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:195.25:254.211:40-0.111:43-0.77:175:24Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:085.56:164.512:29-0.47:175:25New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:555.77:064.812:35-0.91:17-0.77:165:26New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:425.87:575.01:27-1.02:04-0.97:165:27New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:315.78:495.12:18-1.12:51-1.07:165:28Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:235.59:455.13:09-1.03:39-1.07:155:29Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:165.210:435.14:01-0.84:28-0.97:155:30Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:124.911:425.04:56-0.55:20-0.77:155:31First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:094.65:57-0.16:18-0.57:145:32First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:424.91:074.37:060.27:22-0.37:145:33First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:424.72:084.18:180.38:26-0.37:135:34First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:444.73:114.09:230.39:26-0.27:135:35Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:464.74:124.010:210.210:20-0.37:125:36Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:434.85:084.011:120.111:10-0.37:125:37Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:344.85:574.111:590.011:56-0.37:115:38Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:184.96:404.312:41-0.17:115:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:584.97:204.312:40-0.41:20-0.17:105:40Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:364.87:584.41:22-0.41:57-0.17:095:41Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:124.78:354.42:01-0.32:31-0.17:095:42Full Moon31Thu
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 11:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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