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 1h 37m 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 - Nov 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:404.34:574.110:530.511:070.26:315:19Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:284.55:434.011:410.511:470.26:325:18Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:114.66:263.912:250.56:335:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:504.77:043.812:250.31:060.56:345:16Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:264.77:403.71:000.31:440.56:355:15Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:004.78:133.61:340.42:220.56:365:14Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:344.78:473.62:090.43:010.56:375:14Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:104.79:253.52:450.53:420.66:385:13Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:514.610:113.43:240.54:260.66:395:12Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:384.611:043.54:090.65:120.66:405:11Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:294.54:590.66:010.66:415:11Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:013.512:234.45:550.76:540.56:425:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:023.71:214.46:590.77:510.46:435:09Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:044.02:214.48:090.68:460.26:435:09Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:034.33:184.39:140.49:36-0.16:445:08Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:584.74:144.310:130.210:25-0.36:455:07Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:525.15:094.311:090.011:13-0.46:465:07Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:465.56:034.312:04-0.16:475:06New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:375.76:554.312:03-0.512:58-0.26:485:06New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:265.87:444.312:54-0.61:50-0.36:495:05New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:155.88:344.21:44-0.62:41-0.26:505:05New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:065.69:284.12:35-0.43:34-0.16:515:05Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:005.410:264.03:29-0.34:270.06:525:04Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:555.111:254.04:250.05:200.16:535:04Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:504.85:220.26:130.26:545:04First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:243.912:454.56:210.57:080.36:555:03First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:234.01:414.37:250.78:040.36:555:03First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:214.12:364.18:310.78:570.36:565:03First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:154.23:283.99:300.79:440.36:575:03Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:064.44:183.810:230.710:270.36:585:03Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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