Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:03 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 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 - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:293.84:104.89:380.110:390.56:467:37Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:333.85:104.810:420.111:360.46:477:36Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:343.96:074.811:400.16:477:34Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:304.06:584.812:290.312:340.16:487:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:214.17:444.71:170.21:240.26:497:32Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:044.38:234.61:590.22:090.26:497:30Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:434.39:004.52:360.22:490.26:507:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:204.49:354.33:110.23:280.36:517:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:564.410:094.13:440.34:080.46:517:26Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:334.410:463.94:180.34:480.56:527:25Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:134.411:263.74:540.45:310.66:537:23Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:574.35:320.56:160.76:537:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:103.612:454.36:140.67:050.96:547:21Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:593.41:384.27:010.78:031.06:557:19Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:563.32:394.27:580.79:091.06:557:18Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:013.33:404.39:050.710:090.86:567:16Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:033.44:364.410:070.611:020.66:577:15Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:003.75:294.611:030.411:490.46:577:14Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:534.06:204.711:560.26:587:12Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:444.47:084.812:340.112:48-0.16:597:11Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:324.87:534.91:19-0.11:39-0.26:597:09New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:185.18:374.92:02-0.42:29-0.47:007:08New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:035.49:214.82:45-0.53:19-0.47:017:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:505.510:094.63:30-0.64:11-0.47:027:05Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:435.511:024.44:18-0.65:05-0.27:027:04Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:395.45:09-0.46:010.07:037:02Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:014.212:395.26:04-0.27:000.27:047:01First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:024.01:405.07:030.08:040.47:047:00First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:073.82:454.88:090.29:130.57:056:58First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:133.83:484.79:210.310:170.47:066:57First Quarter30Wed
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 1:50 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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