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 2h 54m 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 - Oct 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:353.51:064.36:320.67:270.87:066:56First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:283.42:014.27:230.88:270.97:076:55First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:273.33:014.28:250.89:300.97:086:53First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:293.43:584.29:310.810:260.87:086:52First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:263.54:514.310:290.711:140.67:096:51Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:183.75:404.311:200.611:570.57:106:49Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:064.06:274.412:080.47:116:48Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:524.37:104.512:380.312:550.37:116:47Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:334.67:494.51:170.11:400.17:126:45Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:124.98:284.51:55-0.12:240.07:136:44Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:515.19:064.42:32-0.23:09-0.17:146:43Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:335.39:494.33:12-0.33:56-0.17:156:41Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:205.310:384.23:56-0.34:47-0.17:156:40Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:135.311:354.04:45-0.25:410.17:166:39Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:135.25:39-0.16:390.27:176:38Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:383.91:155.06:380.07:410.37:186:36Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:443.82:214.97:440.28:500.37:186:35Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:543.93:274.88:580.39:560.27:196:34Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:014.04:294.710:090.210:540.17:206:33Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:024.35:264.711:110.211:450.07:216:32Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:584.56:204.612:080.17:226:30Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:504.77:094.512:33-0.11:010.17:236:29Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:374.97:544.41:17-0.11:490.17:236:28New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:184.98:344.21:58-0.12:330.17:246:27New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:574.99:124.02:350.03:150.27:256:26New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:344.99:503.83:120.23:560.37:266:25New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:124.710:293.73:480.34:370.47:276:24Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:534.611:133.54:270.45:200.67:286:23Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:394.55:090.66:060.77:296:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:023.412:284.45:550.76:540.87:296:21Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:543.31:204.36:450.87:470.87:306:20First Quarter31Tue
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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