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 2h 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 - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:514.65:295.211:150.011:440.26:217:56Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:454.66:175.312:000.06:217:57Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:334.67:005.412:300.112:420.06:207:58Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:164.57:405.51:140.11:220.06:197:59Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:554.58:185.41:560.12:010.16:187:59Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:324.48:565.42:360.12:390.16:178:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:094.39:345.23:160.13:160.26:168:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:474.110:145.13:540.23:530.46:158:02Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:284.010:554.94:320.34:300.66:148:02Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:123.911:394.75:110.45:090.76:138:03Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:003.85:530.55:530.96:138:04Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:254.512:493.96:390.66:441.06:128:05Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:134.51:404.07:310.67:471.16:118:05Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:034.42:324.38:270.58:550.96:108:06Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:564.43:264.69:220.39:580.76:108:07Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:524.54:225.010:150.110:550.36:098:08Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:494.65:185.511:05-0.211:500.06:088:08Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:444.86:125.911:55-0.66:088:09Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:384.97:046.312:43-0.312:46-0.86:078:10New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:305.17:566.51:37-0.51:39-1.06:078:11New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:235.18:486.52:30-0.62:32-1.06:068:11New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:185.19:426.43:23-0.73:25-1.06:058:12Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:165.110:386.14:16-0.74:20-0.86:058:13Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:175.011:365.75:08-0.55:15-0.56:048:13Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:194.96:03-0.46:15-0.16:048:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:355.41:204.97:00-0.27:190.26:048:15First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:335.02:184.98:010.08:280.46:038:15First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:294.73:154.99:020.19:330.56:038:16First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:254.54:105.09:560.110:300.56:028:17Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:214.35:035.110:450.111:200.56:028:17Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:144.25:525.111:290.16:028:18Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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