Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 7:00 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 16m at 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 - Nov 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:083.612:294.46:050.66:550.67:316:19Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:003.612:204.35:560.76:470.66:325:18First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:563.71:154.36:540.77:430.56:335:17First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:563.92:134.38:000.78:380.36:345:16First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:534.13:094.39:020.59:280.16:355:15Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:474.54:034.39:580.310:16-0.16:365:14Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:394.84:564.410:520.111:03-0.36:375:14Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:305.25:494.511:45-0.111:51-0.56:385:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:215.56:404.512:38-0.36:395:12Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:105.77:294.612:41-0.61:29-0.46:405:11Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:585.88:184.51:30-0.72:20-0.46:405:11Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:485.89:114.52:21-0.73:13-0.46:415:10Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:425.610:094.43:15-0.64:07-0.46:425:09Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:395.411:094.34:11-0.45:01-0.36:435:09Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:365.15:10-0.15:57-0.16:445:08Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:094.312:344.96:100.16:540.06:455:08Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:114.31:334.67:150.37:550.06:465:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:124.42:314.48:220.48:520.06:475:06Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:094.53:274.29:240.59:440.16:485:06Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:034.64:194.110:200.510:310.16:495:06Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:544.75:104.011:100.411:150.16:505:05Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:414.75:573.911:580.411:570.26:515:05Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:254.86:403.912:420.46:525:04New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:054.87:203.812:370.21:230.46:535:04New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:424.87:573.81:150.32:010.46:535:04New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:174.88:333.71:520.32:390.46:545:03New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:524.79:103.72:290.43:180.46:555:03Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:304.79:523.73:080.43:590.46:565:03Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:104.610:393.73:500.54:410.46:575:03Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:554.511:293.84:360.55:240.36:585:03Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 3:54 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 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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