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 18m 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 - Oct 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:125.87:405.91:100.11:340.07:076:55Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:586.28:255.91:54-0.22:23-0.17:086:54Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:456.49:115.82:39-0.33:12-0.17:096:52Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:356.410:015.53:25-0.44:030.17:096:51Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:306.310:565.24:13-0.34:550.37:106:50Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:296.111:584.95:03-0.15:530.67:116:48Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:325.95:590.26:590.97:126:47Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:034.71:365.77:030.58:141.07:126:46Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:104.62:395.58:160.79:261.07:136:44Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:174.73:425.49:280.810:260.87:146:43Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:214.84:425.410:310.711:160.67:156:42Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:195.15:365.411:250.67:156:41Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:085.36:245.412:000.512:130.57:166:39Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:515.57:055.312:400.412:570.47:176:38New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:305.67:435.21:180.41:380.47:186:37New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:065.78:185.11:540.42:180.57:196:36New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:425.68:524.92:290.52:560.67:196:34New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:185.59:254.73:030.63:340.77:206:33Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:575.410:004.43:380.74:120.97:216:32Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:385.210:384.24:120.84:511.17:226:31Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:245.111:234.04:471.05:351.37:236:30Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:134.95:261.26:251.57:246:29First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:173.81:054.96:131.47:251.57:246:28First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:163.81:594.97:141.58:301.47:256:26First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:163.92:545.08:281.49:291.27:266:25First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:154.23:495.19:381.210:200.87:276:24Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:124.74:445.310:370.811:060.57:286:23Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:065.25:375.511:300.411:520.17:296:22Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:575.76:265.612:210.17:306:21Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:476.27:145.712:37-0.21:13-0.17:306:20Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:366.58:015.71:24-0.52:04-0.37:316:19Full 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 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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