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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 28m at 3:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:29 pm (5.2 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 - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:015.28:245.52:030.22:190.46:467:37Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:395.39:015.52:420.13:000.36:477:35Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:195.49:425.43:220.03:410.46:487:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:045.510:285.24:020.04:250.46:497:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:545.511:205.04:440.15:130.66:497:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:505.55:300.26:080.76:507:30Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:174.812:505.66:230.37:130.96:517:28Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:194.71:525.67:260.48:270.96:517:27Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:234.82:555.78:360.49:380.76:527:26Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:284.93:595.89:450.210:390.46:537:24Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:335.15:005.910:470.111:330.26:537:23Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:335.45:576.011:43-0.16:547:21Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:285.76:496.112:230.012:36-0.36:557:20New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:175.97:376.01:11-0.11:27-0.36:557:19New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:036.18:225.91:56-0.22:16-0.36:567:17New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:486.09:065.62:40-0.13:02-0.16:577:16New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:335.99:495.33:220.13:460.16:577:15Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:195.710:334.94:020.34:290.56:587:13Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:075.511:184.64:410.55:130.86:597:12Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:585.25:220.85:581.26:597:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:074.312:505.06:061.06:501.47:007:09First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:584.21:434.97:001.27:511.67:017:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:514.12:364.88:041.48:541.67:017:06First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:474.13:294.89:111.49:511.47:027:05First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:434.34:214.910:091.210:391.27:037:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:384.55:105.010:591.111:230.97:047:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:274.85:545.211:440.87:047:01Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:115.16:365.412:050.612:280.67:056:59Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:525.57:155.512:460.31:110.57:066:58Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:325.77:555.61:280.11:540.37:066:56Full Moon30Thu
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 6:24 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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