Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 3:48 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 58m at 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 - Sep 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:224.012:554.46:270.37:080.76:467:37First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:113.71:474.37:140.58:050.96:467:36First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:053.52:444.38:070.69:080.96:477:35First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:043.43:424.29:080.710:100.96:487:33First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:033.44:384.310:080.711:040.96:487:32Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:583.45:304.411:010.611:530.76:497:31Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:513.56:204.511:500.56:507:29Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:403.77:054.612:390.612:370.46:507:28Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:243.97:454.61:200.41:220.36:517:27Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:044.28:224.71:580.32:040.26:527:25Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:404.48:564.72:330.12:460.16:527:24Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:174.69:324.63:080.03:280.06:537:22Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:564.810:114.53:45-0.14:130.06:547:21Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:414.910:574.34:25-0.15:030.16:547:20Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:335.011:504.15:10-0.25:550.26:557:18Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:295.05:59-0.16:520.36:567:17Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:483.91:314.96:530.07:550.46:577:15Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:533.82:384.97:570.19:060.56:577:14Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:043.83:454.99:100.210:140.46:587:13Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:123.84:484.910:190.111:140.26:597:11Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:154.05:484.911:220.06:597:10Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:144.36:435.012:090.112:20-0.17:007:08Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:094.57:334.91:00-0.11:14-0.17:017:07New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:574.78:174.81:46-0.12:05-0.17:017:06New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:414.88:594.62:28-0.22:51-0.17:027:04New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:214.89:384.43:07-0.13:350.17:037:03New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:024.810:194.23:450.04:190.27:037:01Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:444.711:013.94:240.15:030.37:047:00Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:284.611:463.75:040.35:480.57:056:59Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:154.45:460.56:350.77:066:57Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 12:47 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 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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