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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 10m at 2:42 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:53 pm (5.2 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 - May 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:304.210:015.23:470.23:440.36:227:56Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:144.110:455.24:280.24:230.46:217:57Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:044.011:365.25:120.25:070.46:207:57Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:004.15:590.25:580.56:197:58Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:305.112:584.26:530.37:010.66:187:59Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:285.01:584.57:520.28:140.56:178:00Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:275.02:584.88:540.19:270.36:168:00Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:285.03:595.29:53-0.210:320.06:158:01Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:305.04:595.610:47-0.411:31-0.26:158:02Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:305.15:576.011:40-0.66:148:03Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:265.16:516.212:27-0.412:32-0.86:138:04New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:195.17:426.31:22-0.61:23-0.86:128:04New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:105.08:326.32:15-0.62:13-0.86:118:05New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:014.99:226.13:07-0.53:03-0.66:118:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:534.710:125.83:56-0.33:52-0.46:108:07Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:484.511:045.44:44-0.14:40-0.16:098:07Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:434.311:575.05:310.25:300.36:098:08Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:384.36:180.46:230.66:088:09First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:484.61:314.37:080.67:220.96:078:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:384.32:224.38:020.78:261.06:078:10First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:274.13:134.48:550.79:271.06:068:11First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:163.94:044.59:440.610:211.06:068:12Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:063.94:544.710:300.511:080.86:058:12Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:553.95:414.911:130.411:520.76:058:13Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:424.06:245.011:550.26:048:14Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:254.17:045.212:360.612:370.16:048:14Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:074.17:425.41:190.41:180.16:038:15Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:474.28:205.52:030.32:000.06:038:16Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:284.28:595.52:460.12:410.16:038:16Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:114.29:415.53:290.03:240.16:028:17Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:594.210:285.44:12-0.14:080.16:028:18Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 5:47 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 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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