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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 13m at 7:34 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:30 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:254.41:494.77:450.88:120.56:595:03First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:224.52:444.58:500.89:030.56:595:03Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:164.63:374.39:440.89:480.47:005:03Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:074.74:264.310:310.710:290.37:015:03Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:524.95:104.311:140.711:080.27:025:03Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:345.05:504.311:540.611:470.17:035:03Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:125.16:274.312:330.67:045:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:485.17:044.212:260.01:130.67:045:03Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:235.17:404.11:050.11:520.57:055:03Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:585.18:183.91:430.12:320.57:065:03Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:345.18:593.82:210.23:110.57:075:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:135.09:443.72:590.43:500.57:075:04Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:564.910:333.73:380.54:310.67:085:04Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:444.811:253.84:220.65:150.67:095:04Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:364.75:120.66:060.67:095:04Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:194.012:304.76:130.67:030.57:105:05Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:134.31:264.67:230.58:010.27:115:05Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:114.72:244.68:310.38:57-0.17:115:05Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:105.13:244.69:340.09:51-0.47:125:06Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:095.54:234.710:33-0.210:43-0.77:125:06Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:075.95:204.711:30-0.411:36-1.07:135:07Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:026.26:154.812:26-0.57:135:07New Moon22Mon
23Tue6:556.47:084.812:29-1.11:20-0.67:145:08New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:486.38:024.71:23-1.12:13-0.67:145:08New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:416.18:584.62:17-1.03:04-0.57:155:09Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:355.89:564.53:10-0.73:54-0.47:155:10Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:315.310:554.44:03-0.44:43-0.27:165:10Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:264.911:524.34:590.05:340.17:165:11First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:204.55:590.36:270.37:165:11First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:474.31:124.27:050.67:220.47:165:12First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:404.22:033.98:100.78:130.47:175:13First Quarter31Wed
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 10:32 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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