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 3h 20m 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 - Aug 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:365.01:125.46:45-0.37:310.56:248:12Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:344.82:125.47:46-0.18:440.76:258:11Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:354.63:135.38:510.09:530.76:268:11Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:374.54:145.49:530.010:540.66:268:10Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:404.45:135.410:500.011:470.46:278:09Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:404.56:065.511:420.06:288:08Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:334.66:545.512:350.312:310.06:298:07New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:194.77:365.51:200.31:170.06:298:06New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:014.88:165.42:010.22:010.16:308:05New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:414.98:535.32:390.22:430.16:318:04New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:204.99:305.13:150.33:230.36:318:03Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:594.910:064.83:500.34:020.46:328:02Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:404.810:434.64:240.44:400.66:338:01Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:244.711:224.34:590.65:200.96:347:59Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:104.65:350.76:041.16:347:58First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:034.212:584.66:160.86:551.36:357:57First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:494.01:494.67:040.97:581.46:367:56First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:403.92:414.88:030.99:051.46:367:55First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:363.93:365.09:070.810:061.16:377:54Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:374.04:325.210:070.611:000.86:387:53Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:394.35:265.611:030.311:490.56:397:51Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:374.76:175.811:560.06:397:50Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:315.17:066.112:370.112:49-0.26:407:49Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:215.67:536.21:24-0.21:41-0.46:417:48Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:115.98:416.12:11-0.52:34-0.56:417:46Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:026.19:306.02:59-0.63:26-0.56:427:45Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:556.110:225.73:47-0.74:18-0.36:437:44Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:526.011:185.44:35-0.65:110.16:437:43Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:525.95:26-0.46:090.46:447:41Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:185.112:535.76:22-0.17:150.76:457:40Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:194.81:545.57:240.28:280.96:457:39Third Quarter31Sat
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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