Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 50m at 5:42 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:173.65:024.810:280.211:260.56:248:12Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:173.75:585.011:220.06:258:11Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:163.96:535.212:190.312:17-0.26:268:10Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:124.27:435.41:110.11:13-0.46:268:09Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:044.58:315.52:01-0.22:07-0.56:278:08Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:544.89:185.52:48-0.42:59-0.66:288:07Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:445.010:065.33:35-0.63:53-0.56:288:06Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:375.110:575.14:23-0.64:48-0.46:298:05Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:325.111:514.85:13-0.65:43-0.26:308:04Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:285.16:03-0.56:390.06:318:03Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:464.51:255.06:55-0.37:390.36:318:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:434.22:254.97:51-0.18:440.56:328:01Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:433.93:264.88:530.19:500.66:338:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:453.84:244.79:550.210:500.66:337:59Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:433.75:204.710:530.211:450.66:347:58Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:393.76:134.611:450.36:357:57Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:323.87:014.612:340.512:340.36:367:56Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:203.97:434.61:200.51:200.36:367:54New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:014.08:214.61:590.42:020.36:377:53New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:394.18:564.52:350.42:410.36:387:52New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:154.29:294.43:090.33:180.36:387:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:494.210:024.33:420.33:570.46:397:50Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:254.310:364.24:160.34:370.46:407:48Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:044.311:134.04:520.35:190.56:417:47Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:474.411:563.95:290.36:040.66:417:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:354.46:100.36:540.76:427:45First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:443.71:294.46:560.47:520.86:437:43First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:413.62:304.57:520.48:580.86:437:42First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:473.63:354.68:590.410:020.66:447:41First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:553.74:364.810:040.211:000.46:457:39Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:573.95:345.011:040.011:530.16:457:38Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 8:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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