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 00m 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 - Oct 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:074.73:325.19:190.910:111.07:076:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:074.84:295.010:190.910:590.97:086:54Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:024.95:205.011:100.811:410.87:086:53Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:505.16:055.111:550.87:096:52Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:325.36:455.112:190.712:360.77:106:50Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:105.57:205.112:550.61:150.67:106:49New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:465.57:545.11:310.51:540.67:116:48New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:215.58:265.02:070.52:320.77:126:46New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:565.58:584.82:430.53:090.77:136:45New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:315.49:324.73:180.63:470.87:136:44Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:095.310:094.53:520.84:271.07:146:43Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:515.210:534.34:270.95:081.17:156:41Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:395.211:464.25:041.05:551.27:166:40Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:325.25:491.16:501.27:176:39First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:444.21:285.26:461.27:531.27:176:38First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:464.42:265.37:591.18:571.07:186:36First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:474.73:265.49:130.99:550.67:196:35Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:495.14:255.610:180.510:470.27:206:34Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:485.65:225.711:170.211:38-0.17:216:33Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:466.16:175.912:12-0.17:216:32Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:396.57:086.012:27-0.51:06-0.37:226:30Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:316.87:585.91:17-0.72:00-0.47:236:29Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:236.98:485.72:08-0.82:53-0.37:246:28Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:156.79:415.52:58-0.73:45-0.17:256:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:096.510:385.23:49-0.54:380.17:266:26Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:076.111:394.94:41-0.25:320.57:266:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:065.75:340.26:290.87:276:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:414.71:055.36:340.67:321.07:286:23Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:424.62:025.07:400.98:361.17:296:22Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:404.62:584.88:491.19:331.07:306:21Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:364.73:524.69:511.110:210.97:316:20Waning Crescent31Thu
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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