Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:11 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 20m at 12:56 am (4.1 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 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:164.812:334.46:240.36:44-0.17:075:43Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:134.61:304.17:250.57:410.17:075:44Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:104.62:283.98:290.68:400.27:065:45Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:074.53:243.89:290.79:350.37:055:46Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:014.54:193.710:230.710:260.37:045:47Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:534.55:113.711:130.611:140.37:035:48Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:424.66:003.812:000.57:035:49Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:274.66:443.912:000.312:430.57:025:50New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:074.77:244.012:430.31:210.47:015:51New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:434.78:004.11:220.31:570.37:005:52New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:174.78:354.22:010.22:320.26:595:52New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:504.69:114.32:390.23:070.26:585:53Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:254.59:504.43:190.33:440.16:575:54Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:034.410:354.54:020.34:230.16:565:55Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:474.311:244.54:480.35:050.16:555:56Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:364.25:380.45:520.16:545:57First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:184.612:314.16:340.56:470.16:535:58First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:194.71:364.07:400.57:510.16:525:59First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:244.82:454.08:470.48:570.06:516:00First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:274.93:494.19:490.29:58-0.26:496:01Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:285.14:514.310:470.010:57-0.36:486:02Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:265.35:504.611:43-0.211:54-0.56:476:02Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:215.46:444.812:35-0.46:466:03Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:115.47:345.012:49-0.61:25-0.56:456:04Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:585.48:225.11:41-0.62:12-0.66:446:05Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:445.29:115.12:32-0.52:58-0.66:426:06Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:325.010:015.03:22-0.43:44-0.56:416:07Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:214.710:524.94:12-0.24:31-0.36:406:08Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 4:03 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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