Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 6:24 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:48 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - May 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:174.67:475.61:11-0.31:19-0.66:227:55New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:074.68:365.82:04-0.42:09-0.76:217:56New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:564.69:265.82:56-0.52:59-0.76:207:57New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:474.610:175.73:48-0.53:51-0.66:197:58Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:414.511:125.54:41-0.44:45-0.56:187:59Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:394.45:35-0.35:41-0.36:177:59Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:085.312:384.36:29-0.16:380.06:168:00Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:055.01:374.27:250.07:380.26:158:01First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:024.72:384.28:230.18:440.46:158:02First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:004.53:374.39:230.29:490.56:148:02First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:564.34:324.410:170.210:470.56:138:03Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:504.25:244.511:060.211:390.56:128:04Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:414.06:134.611:510.26:118:05Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:294.06:594.712:280.512:330.26:118:05Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:153.97:414.71:140.51:140.26:108:06Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:563.98:194.81:570.41:530.36:098:07Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:343.88:554.82:370.42:290.36:098:08Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:103.89:304.83:150.43:060.36:088:08Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:463.710:064.73:540.43:430.36:078:09Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:243.710:454.74:340.44:230.46:078:10Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:083.711:284.75:150.45:070.46:068:11Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:573.85:590.35:550.56:068:11Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:154.612:503.96:440.36:470.56:058:12Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:064.51:464.07:330.27:470.56:058:13Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:014.42:464.38:270.18:540.56:048:13Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:014.43:464.59:240.09:590.46:048:14Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:014.34:434.910:19-0.210:590.26:038:15Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:594.35:405.211:11-0.311:560.06:038:15Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:574.36:355.512:03-0.56:028:16Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:544.47:295.712:53-0.112:56-0.66:028:17New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:494.48:205.81:48-0.31:49-0.66:028:17New Moon31Sat
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 9:36 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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