Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:24 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 16m at 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 - Dec 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:094.44:223.810:250.710:290.36:595:02Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:574.55:113.711:140.611:120.37:005:02Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:434.65:583.712:000.67:015:02Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:264.76:403.712:440.57:015:02New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:054.87:193.712:340.31:240.47:025:02New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:424.97:563.71:130.22:030.47:035:02New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:184.98:333.81:510.22:430.37:045:02New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:554.99:143.82:310.23:240.27:055:03Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:364.910:033.93:150.24:070.27:055:03Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:234.910:574.14:040.24:530.17:065:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:144.811:534.24:570.35:400.07:075:03Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:084.65:540.36:31-0.17:085:03First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:534.41:064.56:580.47:27-0.17:085:04First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:554.72:094.38:070.48:27-0.27:095:04First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:564.93:114.29:130.39:24-0.37:105:04Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:545.24:114.210:140.210:18-0.47:105:05Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:525.45:104.211:120.011:12-0.57:115:05Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:485.56:074.212:08-0.17:115:05Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:405.66:594.312:06-0.51:01-0.17:125:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:295.67:484.312:58-0.41:51-0.27:125:06Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:155.58:364.21:48-0.42:39-0.17:135:07Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:015.39:254.22:37-0.23:25-0.17:135:07Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:485.110:164.13:260.04:110.07:145:08Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:364.811:074.14:160.24:560.17:145:08Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:234.511:584.15:050.45:400.17:155:09Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:114.35:560.66:260.37:155:10Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:504.11:014.06:510.87:160.37:155:10Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:434.21:553.87:520.98:100.47:165:11Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:384.22:493.78:540.99:020.47:165:12Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:304.33:423.69:490.99:500.47:165:12Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:214.54:343.610:400.810:380.37:165:13Waning 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 3:15 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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