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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:42 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 27m at 9:37 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:145.46:244.512:260.36:595:03New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:535.47:014.412:320.11:060.37:005:03New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:305.47:374.31:110.11:460.37:015:03New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:085.38:144.21:480.22:250.37:025:03New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:455.18:534.12:260.33:030.47:025:03Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:245.09:344.03:030.43:420.47:035:03Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:054.810:193.93:400.64:210.57:045:03Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:494.611:074.04:200.75:030.67:055:03Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:364.511:584.15:050.85:510.67:065:03First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:254.56:000.96:440.57:065:03First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:514.31:174.47:070.97:420.37:075:03First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:464.52:134.58:160.78:380.17:085:04Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:444.93:104.69:190.49:32-0.37:085:04Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:445.34:094.710:170.110:25-0.67:095:04Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:425.75:064.911:12-0.211:18-1.07:105:05Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:376.16:015.112:07-0.57:105:05Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:306.46:545.212:11-1.21:01-0.77:115:05Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:236.47:485.21:05-1.31:54-0.87:125:06Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:166.38:445.21:59-1.32:46-0.87:125:06Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:106.09:425.12:53-1.13:37-0.77:135:07Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:065.710:425.03:47-0.84:29-0.57:135:07Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:035.311:424.94:43-0.55:23-0.37:145:08Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:004.95:42-0.16:21-0.17:145:08Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:404.812:564.56:470.37:220.17:145:09Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:384.71:514.37:530.58:210.17:155:09Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:344.62:464.18:540.59:150.17:155:10Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:304.63:403.99:480.510:020.17:165:10Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:224.74:323.910:360.510:460.07:165:11Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:104.85:184.011:200.411:280.07:165:12Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:534.96:004.012:020.37:165:13New Moon30Tue
31Wed6:325.06:394.112:09-0.112:430.27:175:13New Moon31Wed
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 12:39 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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