Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 07m at 3:50 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:47 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Apr 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:104.78:325.01:590.02:17-0.26:587:32New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:504.79:145.22:45-0.22:57-0.36:577:33New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:314.69:595.43:32-0.23:39-0.46:567:34New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:184.410:505.44:22-0.24:26-0.46:547:35Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:104.211:475.35:15-0.15:16-0.36:537:35Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:094.16:110.06:11-0.26:527:36Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:465.21:113.97:100.27:120.06:507:37First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:495.02:183.88:150.38:210.26:497:38First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:564.83:273.99:250.49:340.36:487:38First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:004.74:324.010:290.310:400.36:467:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:004.75:314.211:240.211:400.26:457:40Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:564.66:264.412:150.16:447:41Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:484.67:164.612:350.21:010.06:437:41Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:344.57:594.71:250.21:430.06:417:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:154.38:384.82:110.22:200.16:407:43Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:534.29:144.82:520.22:560.16:397:44Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:294.09:504.73:320.33:300.26:387:45Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:053.810:284.74:110.44:060.36:367:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:443.711:084.64:520.54:430.46:357:46Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:273.511:534.55:340.65:240.56:347:47Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:143.46:190.76:090.76:337:48Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:414.41:053.47:080.86:590.86:327:48Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:344.32:033.48:030.87:580.86:317:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:324.23:053.49:030.89:040.86:297:50Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:304.24:033.69:590.710:070.76:287:51Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:244.34:563.910:480.511:020.56:277:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:154.35:474.311:320.311:540.36:267:52Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:054.46:364.712:150.06:257:53Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:544.47:235.112:460.112:58-0.26:247:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:404.48:085.41:37-0.11:42-0.36:237:55New Moon30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659084)

Common Questions About Southport, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southport, NC today?

Slack tide in Southport, NC is approximately 6:48 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 Southport, NC?

Southport, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 Southport, 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 Southport, NC?

Tide predictions for Southport, 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 Southport, NC?

Tide data for Southport, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659084. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659084.

What is the moon phase in Southport, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Southport, NC is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Southport, 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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