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 1h 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 - Mar 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:074.64:273.910:270.510:310.26:396:08Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:004.85:224.111:180.311:24-0.16:386:09Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:525.06:144.412:070.06:376:10Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:405.27:024.712:16-0.312:54-0.26:366:11Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:265.37:495.01:07-0.51:39-0.56:346:11Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:115.38:365.21:57-0.62:25-0.66:336:12Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:595.29:275.32:48-0.63:13-0.76:326:13Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:505.110:225.33:41-0.54:02-0.76:306:14Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:444.811:195.34:36-0.44:54-0.66:296:15Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:414.65:32-0.25:48-0.46:286:15Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:175.11:404.37:320.17:47-0.27:267:16Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:185.02:434.18:370.28:520.07:257:17Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:214.83:464.09:450.39:570.17:247:18Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:214.84:474.010:460.310:570.27:227:19Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:194.75:444.111:410.311:520.27:217:19Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:134.76:374.212:320.37:207:20Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:024.67:254.312:430.21:180.27:187:21Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:464.68:074.31:300.21:590.27:177:22New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:264.58:454.42:120.22:360.27:167:23New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:024.59:214.42:510.23:100.27:147:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:374.39:564.53:290.33:450.27:137:24New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:124.210:334.54:080.34:200.37:127:25Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:484.111:124.44:480.44:570.37:107:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:273.911:544.45:290.45:360.47:097:26Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:113.86:140.56:180.47:087:27Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:414.412:593.77:020.67:050.57:067:28First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:324.41:553.77:570.78:010.67:057:29First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:314.42:593.78:590.79:060.57:047:29First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:334.54:013.810:000.510:090.47:027:30First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:324.65:004.110:540.311:060.27:017:31Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:284.75:564.411:450.16:597:32Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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