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 3h 46m 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 - Feb 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:284.92:474.18:500.48:59-0.27:085:42First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:315.13:514.19:530.210:00-0.37:075:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:325.24:534.210:520.110:58-0.47:065:44Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:305.35:524.411:49-0.111:55-0.47:065:45Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:245.46:464.512:42-0.27:055:46Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:135.47:364.712:49-0.41:30-0.37:045:47Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:595.38:224.71:40-0.42:16-0.47:035:48Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:445.29:094.72:28-0.33:00-0.37:025:49Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:284.99:564.73:16-0.23:44-0.27:015:50Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:144.710:454.64:040.04:27-0.17:005:51Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:014.411:334.54:510.25:110.07:005:52Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:484.15:390.45:560.26:595:53Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:234.412:383.96:310.76:450.36:585:54Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:164.31:323.77:290.87:410.56:575:55Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:134.32:303.68:310.98:390.56:565:55Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:084.33:263.69:290.89:340.56:555:56Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:014.44:203.610:210.710:240.46:545:57Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:524.45:113.711:100.611:120.46:525:58Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:414.55:593.911:550.511:580.36:515:59Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:244.76:434.112:370.36:506:00New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:044.77:224.312:420.21:160.26:496:01New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:414.87:594.51:230.11:530.06:486:02New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:174.88:384.72:050.02:31-0.16:476:03New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:554.89:214.82:49-0.13:11-0.26:466:04Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:384.710:104.93:36-0.13:55-0.36:446:04Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:274.511:035.04:260.04:42-0.36:436:05Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:214.45:190.15:33-0.26:426:06Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:015.012:204.26:170.26:30-0.16:416:07First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:034.91:254.17:220.37:35-0.16:406:08First Quarter29Sun
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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