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 10m 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 - Apr 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:224.96:504.712:01-0.112:35-0.26:587:32Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:155.07:415.112:56-0.31:24-0.46:577:33Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:045.18:295.41:50-0.52:12-0.66:557:34Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:515.19:175.62:41-0.62:59-0.76:547:35Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:395.010:075.63:33-0.63:47-0.76:537:35Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:304.811:015.54:26-0.64:38-0.66:517:36Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:254.611:575.45:20-0.45:30-0.56:507:37Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:224.46:15-0.26:25-0.36:497:38Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:545.21:214.27:120.07:220.06:487:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:524.92:224.18:130.28:260.26:467:39Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:534.73:244.09:180.39:330.46:457:40Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:524.64:234.110:180.310:340.46:447:41Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:494.55:184.111:110.311:280.46:427:42Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:414.46:104.211:590.36:417:42Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:314.46:584.412:190.412:430.26:407:43Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:164.37:404.51:060.31:240.26:397:44Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:574.38:194.61:490.32:020.26:387:45New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:344.28:544.62:290.32:370.26:367:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:094.19:284.63:070.33:110.36:357:46New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:434.010:034.63:450.33:460.36:347:47New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:183.910:404.64:240.34:220.36:337:48Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:573.811:214.65:050.45:020.46:327:48Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:423.85:490.45:450.46:307:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:084.612:333.76:350.46:330.56:297:50Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:594.61:293.87:270.57:290.56:287:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:564.52:323.88:260.48:350.56:277:52First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:584.53:354.09:260.39:430.46:267:52First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:594.64:354.310:230.110:440.26:257:53Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:574.75:324.711:15-0.111:41-0.16:247:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:544.76:275.112:05-0.46:237:55Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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