Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 5:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:20 pm (4.4 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 - Jan 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:274.41:344.07:410.77:540.17:175:14Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:274.62:373.98:490.68:530.07:175:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:274.93:403.89:500.59:49-0.17:175:15Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:265.24:413.910:490.310:45-0.37:175:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:245.45:424.011:470.111:41-0.47:175:17Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:205.66:394.212:42-0.17:175:18New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:115.77:314.412:38-0.51:33-0.27:175:18New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:005.78:224.51:32-0.52:23-0.37:175:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:495.69:154.62:25-0.53:12-0.47:175:20Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:385.310:094.63:19-0.44:00-0.47:175:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:295.011:034.64:13-0.24:48-0.37:175:22Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:204.711:574.65:070.15:35-0.27:175:23Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:114.46:010.36:24-0.17:175:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:514.51:044.16:590.67:160.17:165:25First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:474.52:003.88:030.88:120.37:165:26First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:434.52:563.69:050.89:070.37:165:26First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:384.53:513.510:020.89:580.47:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:304.54:453.510:540.810:470.47:155:28Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:214.65:363.511:430.711:330.47:155:29Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:084.66:233.612:290.67:155:30Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:504.77:053.712:180.41:100.67:145:31Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:284.77:433.812:590.31:470.57:145:32Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:024.78:193.91:390.32:220.47:135:33Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:364.78:554.02:170.32:570.37:135:34Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:094.69:344.22:570.33:330.27:125:35Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:464.510:174.33:400.34:100.17:125:36Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:284.411:054.44:260.44:500.07:115:37Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:144.211:574.65:160.45:330.07:115:38Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:064.16:100.56:220.07:105:39Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:554.71:053.97:140.67:210.17:095:40Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:004.82:133.88:250.68:270.07:095:41Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:18 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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