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 5h 35m at 4:31 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:38 pm (4.6 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 - Jan 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:094.99:313.82:440.23:350.37:175:14Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:524.710:183.83:290.34:160.37:175:15Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:354.511:063.94:150.54:560.37:175:15Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:184.311:533.95:020.65:360.47:175:16Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:034.15:510.86:180.47:175:17First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:434.012:503.96:450.97:050.57:175:18First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:354.11:433.77:451.07:570.57:175:19First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:294.22:383.58:481.08:490.57:175:20First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:224.33:323.49:440.99:390.57:175:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:134.54:253.410:360.810:260.47:175:21Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:044.65:173.511:270.711:130.37:175:22Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:534.86:073.612:150.57:175:23Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:395.06:533.812:000.11:010.47:175:24Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:215.27:374.012:470.01:440.27:165:25Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:035.38:214.21:35-0.12:270.07:165:26Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:465.39:104.42:23-0.23:11-0.27:165:27Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:325.210:034.63:14-0.23:56-0.37:165:28Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:225.010:594.74:09-0.14:43-0.47:155:29Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:154.811:564.95:050.05:32-0.47:155:30Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:104.56:030.26:24-0.37:155:31Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:554.91:094.27:080.47:22-0.27:145:32Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:584.92:134.08:180.58:25-0.17:145:33Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:005.03:163.89:250.59:260.07:135:34Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:015.04:183.710:270.510:240.07:135:35Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:595.05:183.711:250.411:190.07:125:36Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:545.06:133.812:190.47:125:37Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:445.07:023.912:120.11:070.37:115:38New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:275.07:453.91:000.11:490.37:105:39New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:064.98:254.01:440.22:280.37:105:40New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:444.79:054.02:250.33:040.37:095:41New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:214.69:454.13:060.33:400.37:085:42Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 7:34 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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