Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 8:02 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 18m at 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 - Aug 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:354.91:145.06:49-0.57:220.06:248:12First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:334.62:145.07:45-0.48:270.26:258:11First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:334.43:165.08:46-0.29:340.36:258:10First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:354.24:154.99:48-0.210:370.36:268:09Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:354.15:134.910:46-0.111:350.36:278:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:324.06:074.911:400.06:288:08Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:284.06:594.912:280.312:310.06:288:07Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:184.07:454.91:180.31:200.16:298:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:034.18:264.82:030.32:040.16:308:05Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:444.19:044.82:430.22:440.26:308:03Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:224.19:404.63:200.23:240.36:318:02Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:004.110:164.53:560.34:030.36:328:01Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:394.110:544.44:330.34:440.46:338:00Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:214.211:344.25:100.35:270.56:337:59Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:054.25:490.36:120.66:347:58Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:164.112:514.26:300.47:000.76:357:57Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:013.91:424.27:150.47:540.86:357:56Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:533.82:374.38:060.48:570.86:367:55Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:513.73:364.49:050.49:580.76:377:53Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:523.74:324.610:030.310:540.56:387:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:503.85:274.810:580.111:460.36:387:51Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:474.06:215.011:51-0.16:397:50Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:424.37:125.212:370.112:44-0.36:407:49Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:344.68:015.41:27-0.21:37-0.56:407:47New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:234.98:485.42:15-0.42:29-0.66:417:46New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:115.19:355.43:02-0.63:21-0.66:427:45New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:025.210:255.23:50-0.74:14-0.66:427:44Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:565.311:185.04:39-0.75:09-0.46:437:42Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:535.25:31-0.66:05-0.36:447:41Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:144.712:505.16:23-0.57:020.06:457:40First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:114.51:495.07:19-0.38:040.26:457:38First Quarter31Thu
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 4:53 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 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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