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 2h 40m 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 - Sep 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:214.62:565.48:330.49:380.96:467:37Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:254.63:575.39:390.510:370.96:477:36Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:274.64:555.310:370.511:270.76:477:35Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:254.75:475.311:290.56:487:33Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:144.96:335.312:120.612:150.46:497:32Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:585.17:135.312:520.512:590.46:507:30New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:375.27:505.31:290.51:400.46:507:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:135.38:245.22:060.52:190.46:517:28New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:495.38:575.12:410.52:570.56:527:26New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:255.29:304.93:150.53:340.66:527:25Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:025.110:044.73:490.64:110.86:537:24Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:435.010:404.54:230.74:501.06:547:22Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:274.911:234.34:580.95:311.26:547:21Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:154.95:351.06:201.46:557:19First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:124.11:074.96:201.17:201.56:567:18First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:084.12:015.07:181.28:281.46:567:17First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:084.12:595.28:291.19:321.26:577:15First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:104.43:575.49:380.910:270.86:587:14Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:124.74:555.710:390.511:180.46:587:12Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:125.25:505.911:360.16:597:11Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:075.86:416.112:060.012:30-0.27:007:10Full Moon21Sat
22Sun6:596.27:306.212:54-0.31:23-0.47:007:08Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:506.68:196.21:43-0.52:16-0.57:017:07Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:416.79:096.02:32-0.73:09-0.47:027:05Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:346.610:015.73:22-0.74:01-0.27:037:04Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:306.410:585.44:12-0.54:550.27:037:03Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:306.111:595.15:03-0.25:520.57:047:01Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:315.85:590.26:550.97:057:00Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:024.81:325.57:010.58:051.17:056:59Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:054.72:335.38:100.89:141.17:066:57Third Quarter30Mon
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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