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 3h 58m 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 - Mar 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:514.39:124.32:440.43:020.36:396:08Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:254.29:494.43:220.43:360.36:386:09Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:004.010:294.44:030.54:110.46:376:10Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:393.811:124.34:450.64:480.46:356:11Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:223.65:300.75:290.56:346:12Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:004.312:103.56:210.96:160.66:336:12First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:544.31:083.47:210.97:150.66:316:13First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:564.33:153.49:280.99:230.67:307:14First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:594.44:193.510:280.810:250.47:297:15First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:574.65:183.711:220.611:220.27:287:16Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:524.86:154.112:120.37:267:16Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:444.97:084.512:170.012:590.07:257:17Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:335.17:574.91:12-0.21:45-0.37:247:18Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:195.18:435.22:04-0.42:29-0.57:227:19Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:045.09:305.42:55-0.53:14-0.67:217:20Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:504.910:205.53:46-0.54:00-0.67:207:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:394.611:145.44:39-0.44:48-0.67:187:21Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:334.45:34-0.25:40-0.47:177:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:105.312:304.16:290.16:34-0.27:157:23Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:085.11:313.97:280.37:330.17:147:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:104.82:353.88:350.58:410.37:137:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:144.63:413.79:430.69:500.47:117:25Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:164.54:423.810:440.510:520.47:107:26Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:134.55:393.911:380.511:470.47:097:27Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:064.46:324.012:250.47:077:27Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:544.47:184.212:380.41:080.37:067:28Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:364.37:584.31:240.41:460.37:057:29New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:144.38:344.42:060.42:200.37:037:30New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:494.29:084.52:440.42:530.37:027:30New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:214.09:414.63:210.43:250.37:017:31New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:543.910:154.63:590.43:580.36:597:32Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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