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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 9:10 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:154.94:554.810:500.011:09-0.16:577:33Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:164.95:505.111:41-0.16:567:34Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:105.06:395.312:02-0.212:28-0.26:557:35Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:595.07:235.412:51-0.31:11-0.26:537:36Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:424.98:045.51:36-0.31:53-0.26:527:36Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:234.88:445.42:19-0.32:32-0.16:517:37Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:014.69:235.33:00-0.23:090.06:497:38Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:394.410:035.23:40-0.13:460.16:487:39Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:184.210:455.04:180.14:220.36:477:39Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:584.011:304.74:560.34:590.56:467:40Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:433.95:370.65:400.76:447:41Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:164.512:313.86:220.76:270.96:437:42Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:054.41:223.87:140.97:251.06:427:42Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:554.32:153.88:130.98:341.16:417:43Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:474.33:104.09:120.89:400.96:397:44Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:414.34:054.310:060.510:360.66:387:45Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:364.54:594.710:550.211:280.36:377:45Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:294.75:505.211:42-0.16:367:46Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:194.96:395.612:180.012:29-0.46:357:47Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:075.17:275.91:07-0.31:16-0.66:337:48New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:545.28:156.21:57-0.52:04-0.86:327:48New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:435.29:056.32:48-0.62:53-0.96:317:49New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:345.19:576.23:38-0.63:44-0.86:307:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:305.010:546.04:29-0.54:35-0.76:297:51Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:314.911:535.75:22-0.45:30-0.46:287:52Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:344.86:19-0.26:30-0.16:277:52First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:535.41:364.87:220.07:380.26:267:53First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:535.12:384.88:280.18:490.36:257:54First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:534.93:384.99:310.19:550.36:247:55First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:534.74:365.010:260.110:530.36:227:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 12:15 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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