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 2h 30m 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 - Nov 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:276.49:545.33:15-0.53:590.07:326:18Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:216.310:525.14:05-0.44:510.17:336:18Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:206.111:565.04:58-0.25:470.37:346:17Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:215.85:560.16:480.47:356:16Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:015.01:235.67:010.47:550.47:366:15Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:055.02:245.48:130.59:010.47:376:14Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:075.12:245.28:220.59:000.36:385:13Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:065.33:235.19:240.59:520.26:395:13Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:025.54:195.110:170.410:390.16:405:12Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:535.65:095.111:060.311:230.16:405:11Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:395.75:545.011:520.26:415:10New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:225.86:354.912:040.112:350.26:425:10New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:025.87:134.812:440.11:170.36:435:09New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:415.77:514.61:230.21:580.46:445:09New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:205.58:284.42:010.32:370.56:455:08Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:015.39:084.32:380.43:160.66:465:07Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:435.19:524.13:160.63:560.76:475:07Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:284.910:414.03:550.84:370.96:485:06Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:154.711:324.04:381.05:230.96:495:06First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:024.65:271.26:141.06:505:05First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:234.112:514.56:271.37:100.96:515:05First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:154.21:414.57:341.28:060.76:525:05First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:084.52:344.58:381.08:580.46:535:04Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:024.83:274.69:340.79:470.16:535:04Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:565.24:214.810:260.410:35-0.36:545:04Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:495.75:125.011:180.111:24-0.66:555:04Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:416.16:035.112:09-0.16:565:03Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:316.36:535.212:14-0.81:02-0.36:575:03Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:216.57:455.21:05-1.01:53-0.46:585:03Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:136.48:405.21:57-1.02:45-0.56:595:03Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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