Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:42 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 12m at 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 - Oct 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:215.09:344.23:020.03:410.17:076:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:015.010:154.13:41-0.14:270.17:086:53Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:485.011:064.04:24-0.15:170.27:086:52Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:435.05:140.06:100.37:096:51Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:043.912:434.96:090.17:080.37:106:49First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:083.81:474.97:100.28:130.47:116:48First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:173.92:534.88:210.29:200.37:116:47First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:264.03:574.89:340.210:210.17:126:46Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:304.34:574.810:400.111:16-0.17:136:44Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:294.65:534.711:390.07:146:43Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:244.96:464.712:06-0.212:35-0.17:146:42Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:165.17:354.612:55-0.31:28-0.27:156:40Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:025.28:214.51:40-0.32:17-0.17:166:39Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:465.29:034.32:23-0.33:03-0.17:176:38Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:275.29:454.13:05-0.23:480.17:186:37Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:105.010:283.93:460.04:330.27:186:35Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:554.811:153.74:290.25:180.47:196:34Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:424.65:140.36:050.57:206:33Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:053.612:324.56:010.56:530.77:216:32Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:573.51:244.36:510.77:460.77:226:31Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:533.52:194.27:490.88:440.77:226:30Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:523.63:154.18:530.89:400.77:236:28Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:493.74:084.19:540.810:290.57:246:27Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:413.94:584.110:480.711:130.47:256:26Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:294.25:454.111:380.611:530.37:266:25Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:154.46:304.112:250.47:276:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:584.77:134.112:330.21:100.37:286:23New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:394.97:544.11:120.01:540.27:286:22New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:195.18:334.11:52-0.12:380.17:296:21New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:595.39:134.12:32-0.23:230.07:306:20New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:425.39:594.13:16-0.24:110.07:316:19Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 2:31 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 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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