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 2h 49m 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 - Apr 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:594.51:233.87:140.57:220.56:577:33Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:524.42:183.78:100.68:200.66:567:34Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:484.33:163.79:100.79:220.76:557:34Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:444.24:133.810:070.710:200.66:537:35Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:384.25:053.910:570.611:120.66:527:36Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:284.25:554.111:430.56:517:37Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:174.36:424.312:010.512:260.36:507:37Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:024.37:254.512:470.41:070.26:487:38Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:434.38:044.71:320.31:460.16:477:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:214.48:414.92:140.12:230.06:467:40New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:574.49:195.02:550.03:01-0.16:447:40New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:354.310:005.13:380.03:42-0.16:437:41New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:184.310:475.14:23-0.14:26-0.26:427:42Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:084.211:405.15:13-0.15:16-0.26:417:43Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:064.26:050.06:10-0.16:397:43Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:385.11:074.27:000.07:090.06:387:44First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:385.02:124.28:010.18:150.16:377:45First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:434.93:184.39:060.09:260.16:367:46First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:464.84:214.510:08-0.110:320.06:357:46Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:474.85:204.711:05-0.211:32-0.16:337:47Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:444.86:174.911:58-0.36:327:48Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:394.77:105.112:28-0.112:48-0.46:317:49Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:304.77:585.21:22-0.21:36-0.46:307:50Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:174.68:425.22:12-0.22:20-0.36:297:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:004.49:245.22:58-0.13:03-0.26:287:51Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:434.310:065.03:420.03:45-0.16:277:52Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:264.110:504.94:270.14:270.16:267:53Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:123.911:364.75:110.25:110.36:257:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:003.85:560.35:570.46:237:54Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:234.512:503.76:420.46:450.66:227:55Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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