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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oak Island, Yaupon Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:19 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 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 - Nov 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:266.78:505.52:12-0.72:57-0.27:326:18Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:186.79:425.33:01-0.73:49-0.17:336:18Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:136.510:405.03:52-0.64:430.17:346:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:136.210:444.83:45-0.34:410.46:355:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:155.811:514.64:410.15:440.66:365:15Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:175.55:450.56:530.86:375:14Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:574.61:195.26:580.78:010.76:385:13Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:004.72:185.08:110.88:580.76:395:13Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:004.83:164.99:140.89:470.66:405:12Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:555.04:094.810:070.710:300.56:415:11Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:435.24:564.810:530.611:090.46:415:10Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:265.35:384.711:350.611:460.46:425:10Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:055.46:154.712:150.56:435:09New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:425.56:494.612:220.312:540.56:445:09New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:185.57:224.512:580.31:320.66:455:08New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:545.47:564.31:340.42:110.66:465:07New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:305.38:314.12:100.52:500.76:475:07Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:095.19:103.92:450.63:300.86:485:06Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:515.09:563.83:200.84:120.96:495:06Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:374.910:503.73:590.94:581.06:505:05Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:274.811:463.84:431.15:491.06:515:05First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:194.85:381.26:460.96:525:05First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:434.01:144.86:481.17:450.76:535:04First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:394.32:104.88:010.98:390.46:545:04First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:374.73:074.99:060.69:300.16:545:04Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:345.24:045.010:040.210:19-0.36:555:04Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:315.74:585.110:59-0.111:08-0.66:565:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:256.25:505.211:54-0.311:58-0.96:575:03Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:186.56:415.212:48-0.46:585:03Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:106.67:325.112:50-1.01:43-0.46:595:03Full Moon30Fri
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 4:11 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 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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