Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 19m at 7:11 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:44 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Nov 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:325.47:514.61:07-0.51:46-0.37:326:18New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:185.48:374.51:54-0.52:35-0.27:336:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:035.49:224.42:39-0.43:22-0.27:346:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:465.210:064.23:23-0.24:070.07:346:16Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:315.010:544.04:080.04:530.17:356:15Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:184.810:433.93:530.24:400.26:365:14Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:064.611:353.84:400.35:260.46:375:13Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:564.55:290.56:150.56:385:13First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:283.712:484.36:220.77:080.56:395:12First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:233.81:424.27:220.88:040.56:405:11First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:193.92:374.18:240.88:570.46:415:10First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:134.03:284.19:210.79:440.46:425:10Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:034.24:174.010:120.610:280.36:435:09Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:504.45:054.011:000.511:090.26:445:08Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:364.65:514.011:470.411:500.16:455:08Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:194.86:334.112:320.36:465:07Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:595.07:134.112:310.01:150.16:475:07Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:385.27:534.21:12-0.11:580.06:475:06Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:185.38:364.21:54-0.22:43-0.16:485:06Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:035.39:254.22:39-0.23:31-0.16:495:05Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:535.310:224.23:29-0.24:22-0.16:505:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:495.211:224.34:24-0.15:14-0.26:515:05Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:475.05:230.06:09-0.26:525:04Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:244.412:474.96:250.17:08-0.26:535:04Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:284.51:504.77:340.28:11-0.26:545:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:324.72:514.68:430.29:10-0.36:555:03Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:314.93:504.59:460.110:04-0.46:565:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:285.14:474.410:440.110:55-0.46:575:03Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:225.25:414.311:390.011:45-0.36:575:03Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:145.36:324.312:310.06:585:03New Moon30Wed
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 10:27 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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