Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 4:31 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 07m at 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 - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:404.17:115.212:380.212:42-0.26:467:37Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:334.57:595.31:27-0.11:37-0.46:477:35New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:224.98:455.22:13-0.32:29-0.56:477:34New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:105.29:315.12:58-0.53:21-0.56:487:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:595.310:194.93:44-0.64:14-0.46:497:31Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:515.311:114.64:31-0.65:08-0.36:497:30Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:465.35:20-0.56:030.06:507:29Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:054.312:435.16:11-0.37:000.26:517:27First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:024.01:414.97:050.08:020.56:517:26First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:023.82:434.78:060.29:100.66:527:24First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:063.73:454.69:140.410:150.76:537:23First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:093.64:434.510:170.411:110.66:537:22Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:073.75:384.511:140.46:547:20Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:013.86:284.512:020.512:050.46:557:19Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:503.97:134.512:470.512:530.46:567:17Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:344.17:524.41:270.41:360.46:567:16Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:124.28:284.42:030.42:160.46:577:15Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:474.39:014.22:360.32:540.46:587:13Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:194.49:324.13:070.33:310.46:587:12Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:524.510:034.03:390.34:090.46:597:10Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:274.510:373.84:120.44:500.57:007:09Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:064.511:183.74:470.45:330.67:007:08Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:534.55:270.46:210.77:017:06Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:073.612:464.56:120.57:140.87:027:05Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:023.51:464.57:060.58:180.87:027:03Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:083.42:524.58:120.69:260.77:037:02Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:203.53:574.69:250.510:260.57:047:01Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:253.84:564.710:310.311:190.27:056:59Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:244.25:524.911:300.07:056:58Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:204.66:465.012:09-0.112:27-0.27:066:57Waning Crescent30Tue
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 1:28 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 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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