Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 48m at 4:26 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:25 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jun 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:533.94:324.110:100.510:450.86:018:18Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:423.85:204.310:540.411:350.76:018:19Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:313.76:074.511:350.36:018:19Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:193.66:524.712:240.612:160.36:018:20Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:053.67:354.91:110.512:580.26:018:20New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:483.78:165.11:570.41:410.16:008:21New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:303.78:585.22:410.32:240.06:008:21New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:123.89:415.33:260.23:100.06:008:22New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:003.810:305.34:130.14:000.06:008:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:553.911:235.25:020.04:550.06:008:23Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:554.15:520.05:530.16:008:23Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:185.112:554.26:43-0.16:530.26:008:23First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:144.91:564.47:36-0.27:580.36:008:24First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:134.62:584.68:33-0.29:080.46:008:24First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:134.43:584.99:31-0.210:150.36:008:25First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:124.24:555.010:26-0.311:150.36:008:25Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:104.15:515.111:18-0.26:018:25Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:073.96:455.212:130.312:09-0.26:018:25Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:013.97:355.21:080.312:59-0.16:018:26Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:523.88:215.21:590.31:470.06:018:26Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:373.89:035.12:460.32:330.16:018:26Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:203.79:454.93:290.33:160.26:028:26Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:033.710:264.84:120.44:000.36:028:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:493.611:094.64:540.44:440.56:028:27Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:363.711:534.55:350.45:300.66:028:27Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:243.76:150.46:170.76:038:27Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:374.31:123.86:560.47:080.86:038:27Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:224.12:033.97:400.58:040.96:048:27Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:103.92:564.18:280.59:061.06:048:27Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:023.73:484.29:190.510:050.96:048:27Third Quarter30Mon
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 7:25 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 91% 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 (91% 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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