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 42m 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 - Dec 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:544.55:073.711:120.711:090.36:595:03Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:404.65:543.611:590.611:500.37:005:02Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:234.76:373.612:420.67:015:02Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:024.87:163.612:290.41:230.67:015:02Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:394.87:523.51:070.42:020.57:025:02Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:144.88:273.51:440.42:410.57:035:02Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:504.89:063.52:220.43:220.57:045:02Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:294.89:523.63:030.44:040.47:055:03Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:144.710:433.73:490.44:470.37:055:03Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:024.711:383.94:400.55:320.37:065:03Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:524.65:340.56:190.27:075:03Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:354.112:474.46:350.67:120.17:085:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:354.41:464.37:430.68:080.07:085:04Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:354.72:474.18:510.59:04-0.27:095:04Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:345.03:474.19:530.39:57-0.37:105:04Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:305.34:464.010:520.210:50-0.47:105:05Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:275.55:444.011:490.111:43-0.57:115:05Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:225.66:394.112:450.07:115:05New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:135.77:314.112:37-0.51:37-0.17:125:06New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:015.68:214.11:29-0.42:27-0.17:125:06New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:495.59:124.12:21-0.33:16-0.17:135:07Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:395.210:054.13:12-0.14:050.07:135:07Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:295.010:594.14:050.14:520.07:145:08Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:184.711:524.14:570.35:380.17:145:08Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:074.45:500.56:250.27:155:09First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:464.112:584.16:470.77:150.37:155:10First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:404.21:513.97:490.98:070.47:155:10First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:354.22:463.78:510.98:590.47:165:11First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:274.33:383.59:470.99:470.47:165:12Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:174.44:303.510:390.810:320.47:165:12Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:074.55:213.411:290.811:160.47:165:13Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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