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 2h 56m at 8:02 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:54 am (3.9 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 - Feb 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:334.85:503.911:500.411:480.07:085:42Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:215.06:384.112:370.27:075:43Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:055.27:234.412:36-0.21:22-0.17:065:44Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:485.48:084.61:24-0.32:06-0.37:055:45Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:315.48:554.82:12-0.42:51-0.47:055:46Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:185.39:474.93:03-0.43:38-0.57:045:47Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:095.210:435.03:56-0.44:27-0.67:035:48Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:035.011:405.04:52-0.35:18-0.57:025:49Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:004.75:49-0.16:12-0.47:015:50Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:405.012:594.56:510.17:11-0.37:005:51Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:425.02:034.27:590.38:15-0.26:595:52Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:454.93:064.19:060.39:17-0.16:585:53Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:454.94:064.110:080.310:15-0.16:575:54Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:434.95:044.111:050.311:100.06:565:55Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:374.95:594.111:580.26:555:56Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:274.96:474.212:020.012:460.26:545:57New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:114.97:304.212:490.01:280.26:535:58New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:514.88:104.21:320.12:070.26:525:58New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:284.78:484.22:130.22:430.26:515:59New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:054.69:274.22:520.23:200.26:506:00Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:434.410:074.33:320.33:570.26:496:01Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:224.310:504.24:140.44:350.36:486:02Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:034.111:354.24:570.55:140.36:476:03Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:473.95:430.65:570.46:456:04First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:234.212:353.86:350.86:460.56:446:05First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:164.21:323.77:340.87:430.56:436:06First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:154.32:333.68:370.88:430.56:426:06First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:124.43:313.79:350.79:390.36:416:07Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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 10:58 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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