Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 5:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 11:09 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Aug 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:074.511:244.64:56-0.15:130.26:248:12Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:574.55:390.06:020.46:248:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:114.312:464.46:220.16:520.66:258:11Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:584.01:364.47:060.37:460.86:268:10Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:483.82:304.37:550.48:470.96:278:09Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:433.63:264.38:510.59:491.06:278:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:403.44:214.39:490.610:460.96:288:07Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:363.45:144.410:420.511:380.96:298:06Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:303.46:054.511:310.56:298:05Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:223.56:534.612:270.712:190.46:308:04Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:093.77:354.71:120.61:040.36:318:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:523.88:134.81:520.51:480.36:328:02New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:304.08:494.82:300.32:290.26:328:01New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:074.29:244.83:060.23:110.16:338:00New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:464.510:014.73:420.03:550.16:347:58Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:294.610:434.64:20-0.14:420.16:347:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:184.811:314.45:02-0.25:330.16:357:56Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:114.95:47-0.26:270.36:367:55Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:244.21:084.96:36-0.17:260.46:377:54First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:224.02:114.97:32-0.18:340.56:377:53First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:283.93:184.98:380.09:440.56:387:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:383.84:225.09:470.010:490.46:397:50Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:443.95:245.010:51-0.111:480.36:397:49Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:464.06:225.111:51-0.16:407:48Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:454.27:155.112:430.112:48-0.26:417:46Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:384.48:035.11:330.01:42-0.26:427:45Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:254.68:475.02:19-0.12:31-0.16:427:44Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:094.69:284.83:01-0.13:17-0.16:437:43Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:524.710:094.53:41-0.14:020.16:447:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:354.610:504.34:200.04:470.26:447:40Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:194.611:344.05:000.15:320.46:457:39Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 2:13 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 84% 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 (84% 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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