Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 06m at 5:03 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:09 am (4.3 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 - Feb 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:504.87:063.912:180.21:090.47:085:42Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:284.97:454.11:020.11:470.27:075:43Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:055.08:244.31:450.02:240.07:065:44Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:435.09:074.52:290.03:03-0.17:065:45Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:244.99:554.73:160.03:45-0.27:055:46Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:104.710:474.84:060.04:29-0.37:045:47Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:014.511:434.95:000.15:16-0.37:035:48Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:564.25:560.26:08-0.27:025:49Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:434.912:574.07:000.47:08-0.17:015:50Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:474.92:053.88:110.58:160.07:005:51Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:534.93:133.89:200.59:220.06:595:52Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:565.04:173.810:220.410:230.06:585:53Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:565.05:194.011:210.311:22-0.16:575:54Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:535.16:154.112:140.26:565:55Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:435.17:044.312:17-0.11:020.06:555:56New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:285.07:494.41:07-0.11:450.06:545:57New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:094.98:304.51:530.02:250.06:535:58New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:484.79:124.52:370.13:030.06:525:58Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:274.59:534.53:200.23:400.16:515:59Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:074.210:374.44:030.34:180.26:506:00Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:494.011:224.44:470.54:570.36:496:01Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:333.85:320.75:390.46:486:02First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:094.312:213.66:220.86:250.66:476:03First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:024.21:153.47:201.07:210.76:456:04First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:004.22:163.38:251.08:230.76:446:05First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:584.23:163.49:251.09:210.66:436:05First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:544.34:123.510:180.810:140.56:426:06Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:464.55:053.611:060.711:040.46:416:07Waxing Gibbous28Sun
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 8:06 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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