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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 6:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:03 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659182
Common Questions About Tides

Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:564.87:255.81:020.41:090.36:477:36Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:395.18:075.91:450.21:560.16:477:35Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:225.48:495.92:270.02:420.06:487:34Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:075.69:345.73:09-0.23:290.06:497:32Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:565.710:235.53:53-0.24:180.16:497:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:495.811:165.34:37-0.25:080.36:507:30Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:475.75:25-0.16:040.66:517:28Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:135.012:485.76:180.17:100.96:517:27Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:144.81:505.67:200.38:261.06:527:26Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:184.62:545.68:290.59:400.96:537:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:254.63:585.69:380.510:420.86:537:23Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:314.65:005.710:400.411:360.66:547:21Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:334.95:555.711:360.36:557:20Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:265.16:455.812:240.412:270.26:557:19Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:125.37:295.71:080.31:150.26:567:17New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:545.58:095.61:490.31:590.26:577:16New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:335.58:485.42:270.32:420.26:577:14New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:115.59:255.13:040.43:220.46:587:13Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:505.410:024.93:380.64:010.66:597:12Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:315.310:394.64:120.74:390.86:597:10Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:165.111:194.34:470.95:201.27:007:09Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:045.05:231.06:051.47:017:07Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:024.112:564.86:051.26:591.77:027:06First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:523.91:494.86:561.48:061.87:027:05First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:483.82:434.88:021.49:141.77:037:03First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:483.93:385.09:121.410:111.47:047:02First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:494.14:325.210:131.210:591.17:047:00Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:474.45:235.411:070.911:440.77:056:59Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:404.96:115.711:560.67:066:58Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:275.46:565.812:270.412:450.37:066:56Full Moon30Sun
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 9:50 am — 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 55% 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 Third Quarter (55% 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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