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 12m at 6:06 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:06 am (4.3 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 - Oct 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:314.04:014.69:410.310:260.37:076:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:304.04:564.510:410.411:180.37:076:54Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:254.25:484.411:350.37:086:53Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:154.36:364.312:040.212:250.37:096:51Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:024.47:204.312:470.21:110.37:096:50Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:434.58:004.21:260.21:530.37:106:49New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:204.68:364.12:020.22:320.37:116:47New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:554.69:094.02:370.23:090.47:126:46New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:294.69:423.93:100.33:470.47:126:45New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:034.610:173.83:450.34:260.47:136:44Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:414.610:573.74:220.45:090.57:146:42Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:254.511:443.65:030.45:540.57:156:41Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:144.55:480.56:420.67:166:40Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:373.61:074.56:380.57:350.67:166:38First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:363.62:064.47:370.68:350.57:176:37First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:413.83:084.58:450.59:350.47:186:36First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:444.04:084.59:520.410:290.17:196:35Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:424.45:044.610:520.211:19-0.17:206:34Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:374.85:584.711:48-0.17:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:315.16:524.712:08-0.412:43-0.37:216:31Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:235.57:434.712:57-0.51:37-0.47:226:30Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:125.78:324.71:46-0.72:29-0.57:236:29Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:005.89:204.62:34-0.73:21-0.57:246:28Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:505.710:114.53:24-0.74:13-0.47:256:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:425.511:064.34:15-0.55:06-0.27:256:26Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:385.35:09-0.36:00-0.17:266:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:054.212:345.06:050.06:550.17:276:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:034.01:314.87:030.27:520.27:286:23Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:034.02:294.58:050.48:530.37:296:22Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:044.03:274.49:120.69:500.37:306:21Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:024.14:214.210:140.610:410.37:316:20Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:06 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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