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 1h 53m 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 - Sep 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:254.511:414.05:070.25:370.46:467:37Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:114.45:480.36:220.66:467:36Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:273.81:004.36:310.47:120.76:477:35First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:163.71:524.27:190.58:080.86:487:33First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:103.62:494.28:150.69:100.96:487:32First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:103.53:464.39:160.610:080.86:497:31First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:073.64:394.310:140.611:000.76:507:29Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:013.75:304.511:050.411:470.56:507:28Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:523.96:194.611:550.36:517:26Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:414.27:044.712:310.312:430.16:527:25Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:264.57:474.81:140.11:30-0.16:537:24Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:094.88:284.91:56-0.12:16-0.26:537:22Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:515.19:094.92:37-0.33:03-0.36:547:21Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:355.29:544.83:20-0.43:52-0.36:557:20Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:245.310:444.64:05-0.54:44-0.36:557:18Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:195.311:404.54:55-0.55:38-0.26:567:17Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:175.25:48-0.46:350.06:577:15Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:394.31:175.16:45-0.37:360.16:577:14Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:424.22:215.07:47-0.18:430.26:587:13Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:494.13:254.98:570.09:500.26:597:11Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:544.24:274.810:040.110:500.16:597:10Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:554.35:244.811:050.011:430.07:007:08Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:524.46:184.712:010.07:017:07Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:454.57:084.712:330.012:540.07:017:06Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:334.77:524.61:190.01:420.07:027:04New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:154.78:324.52:000.02:250.17:037:03New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:544.79:104.32:380.03:060.27:047:01New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:314.79:474.13:150.13:450.27:047:00New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:094.610:254.03:510.24:250.37:056:59Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:484.611:063.84:290.35:080.47:066:57Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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