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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 39m at 5:27 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:43 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:155.57:366.21:170.01:26-0.46:467:37New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:045.88:246.32:04-0.32:18-0.56:477:36New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:546.09:136.22:51-0.43:10-0.66:487:34New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:476.110:055.93:39-0.54:02-0.46:487:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:436.111:005.64:27-0.44:55-0.26:497:32Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:426.011:595.35:18-0.35:510.26:507:30Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:435.86:130.06:520.56:507:29First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:595.01:445.77:150.38:010.76:517:28First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:014.82:455.68:230.59:120.86:527:26First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:044.73:455.59:310.610:140.86:527:25Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:084.64:445.510:310.611:080.76:537:23Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:084.75:385.511:230.511:550.66:547:22Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:004.96:265.612:110.56:547:21Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:455.07:085.612:380.512:550.56:557:19Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:255.27:485.51:170.41:370.46:567:18Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:025.38:255.41:550.42:160.56:567:16Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:375.39:015.32:320.42:540.56:577:15Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:125.39:365.13:080.43:310.76:587:14Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:485.210:134.93:440.54:070.86:587:12Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:265.110:514.64:190.64:441.06:597:11Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:085.011:334.44:560.85:241.27:007:09Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:554.95:340.96:091.47:017:08Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:214.212:454.96:191.17:051.57:017:07Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:134.21:395.07:131.18:141.57:027:05Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:094.22:365.28:171.19:221.37:037:04Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:084.33:345.49:230.910:201.07:037:02Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:094.74:335.610:240.611:110.67:047:01Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:075.15:305.911:200.211:590.27:057:00Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:015.66:236.112:14-0.27:056:58Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:536.17:146.312:47-0.11:07-0.47:066:57New Moon30Sat
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 8:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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