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 1h 52m 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 - Nov 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:513.32:164.27:430.98:460.87:316:19First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:523.43:134.28:480.99:420.77:326:18First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:493.64:074.29:520.810:300.57:336:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:413.94:564.210:470.711:130.37:346:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:304.24:444.210:370.510:550.16:355:15Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:164.65:314.211:270.311:36-0.16:365:15Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:024.96:174.312:150.16:375:14Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:465.37:014.312:18-0.21:03-0.16:385:13Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:295.57:454.21:01-0.31:51-0.16:395:12Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:145.68:314.21:45-0.42:41-0.26:395:11Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:035.69:234.12:34-0.43:33-0.16:405:11Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:595.510:244.03:27-0.34:28-0.16:415:10Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:585.311:274.04:25-0.25:250.06:425:09Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:595.15:260.06:240.16:435:09Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:324.01:014.96:310.27:270.16:445:08Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:394.12:034.77:420.38:300.16:455:08Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:434.33:034.58:530.49:260.06:465:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:424.53:594.49:550.410:16-0.16:475:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:364.74:524.210:510.311:03-0.16:485:06Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:274.85:424.111:430.311:460.06:495:06Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:134.96:294.012:310.36:505:05New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:554.97:103.812:270.11:150.36:515:05New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:344.97:483.71:060.21:550.46:525:04New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:104.98:253.61:430.32:350.56:535:04New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:474.89:033.52:200.43:150.56:535:04Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:264.79:453.42:580.53:560.66:545:03Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:084.610:323.43:390.64:390.66:555:03Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:534.511:233.44:240.75:230.66:565:03Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:414.45:120.86:090.66:575:03First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:153.512:304.36:050.86:590.66:585:03First Quarter30Thu
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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