Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 6:06 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 40m at 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 - Nov 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:595.68:174.41:31-0.52:17-0.37:326:18Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:455.69:034.32:18-0.53:06-0.27:336:18Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:305.59:504.23:04-0.43:54-0.17:346:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:175.39:384.02:50-0.23:420.16:345:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:065.010:303.93:390.04:310.26:355:15Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:574.811:243.84:280.25:190.36:365:14Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:484.65:190.56:080.56:375:13Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:183.712:404.46:130.67:010.56:385:13Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:143.71:344.27:130.87:570.56:395:12Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:113.82:284.18:160.88:490.56:405:11Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:054.03:204.09:150.89:360.46:415:10Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:554.24:093.910:070.710:200.36:425:10Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:434.44:573.910:560.611:010.36:435:09Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:284.65:433.811:420.511:410.26:445:08Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:114.76:253.812:260.46:455:08New Moon15Thu
16Fri6:514.97:043.812:200.21:090.46:465:07New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:295.07:423.812:590.11:500.36:475:07New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:065.18:203.91:380.12:320.26:475:06New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:465.19:043.92:200.03:170.26:485:06Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:335.19:573.93:070.04:050.16:495:05Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:255.110:564.03:590.14:550.16:505:05Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:214.911:574.14:560.15:460.06:515:05First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:194.85:560.26:420.06:525:04First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:004.31:194.67:030.37:41-0.16:535:04First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:044.62:224.58:140.38:41-0.26:545:04First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:054.83:224.49:200.29:36-0.36:555:03Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:025.14:194.310:200.110:28-0.46:565:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:585.35:164.211:170.111:19-0.46:575:03Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:525.46:104.212:120.06:575:03Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:425.47:004.112:09-0.41:030.06:585:03Full Moon30Fri
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 3:01 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 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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