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 4h 55m at 3:48 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:02 pm (4.7 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 - Feb 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:485.04:043.710:150.510:10-0.17:085:42Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:495.25:083.811:140.311:09-0.27:075:43Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:485.46:084.112:110.17:075:44Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:425.57:034.312:07-0.41:04-0.17:065:45Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:325.67:534.51:03-0.51:53-0.37:055:46Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:195.58:434.71:57-0.52:39-0.47:045:47Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:065.39:334.82:49-0.43:26-0.47:035:48Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:545.010:254.83:41-0.24:11-0.47:025:49Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:434.711:174.74:330.04:56-0.27:015:50Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:324.45:250.25:42-0.17:015:51Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:094.612:234.06:190.56:310.27:005:52Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:034.51:173.77:180.77:250.46:595:53Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:004.42:163.58:230.98:240.56:585:54Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:574.43:143.49:240.99:220.56:575:55Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:534.44:103.410:200.910:150.56:565:55Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:474.45:043.411:110.811:040.56:555:56Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:374.55:553.511:590.711:510.46:545:57Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:234.66:393.712:420.66:535:58Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:024.67:183.812:350.41:190.56:515:59New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:384.67:544.01:160.31:540.46:506:00New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:114.68:294.21:540.32:270.36:496:01New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:434.59:044.32:330.33:000.26:486:02New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:174.49:434.53:140.33:350.16:476:03Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:554.310:284.63:570.34:130.16:466:04Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:394.111:174.74:450.44:540.16:456:04Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:294.05:360.45:400.16:436:05First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:124.712:253.86:340.66:350.26:426:06First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:154.71:323.77:430.67:430.26:416:07First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:244.82:453.68:540.68:530.26:406:08First Quarter29Thu
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 6:55 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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