Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:08 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 17m at 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 - Aug 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:574.210:174.93:550.04:000.16:248:12Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:424.211:004.64:360.14:440.26:258:11Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:284.211:444.45:170.15:300.46:258:11Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:144.25:580.26:160.56:268:10Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:294.21:024.26:400.37:040.76:278:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:154.01:534.27:260.47:590.86:278:08Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:063.92:464.28:170.59:000.96:288:07Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:013.73:414.39:120.59:590.86:298:06Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:573.64:344.410:060.510:540.86:308:05Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:503.65:264.510:560.411:440.66:308:04Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:423.76:154.711:440.36:318:03Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:333.87:034.812:320.512:310.26:328:02Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:204.07:465.01:180.31:180.06:328:01New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:044.28:285.12:020.12:04-0.16:337:59New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:474.59:095.22:44-0.12:50-0.26:347:58New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:314.79:525.23:27-0.33:38-0.36:357:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:194.810:405.14:11-0.44:29-0.36:357:56Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:124.911:334.94:59-0.55:23-0.26:367:55Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:085.05:48-0.56:19-0.16:377:54Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:284.71:075.06:40-0.47:180.06:377:53First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:274.52:085.07:37-0.38:240.26:387:51First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:294.33:125.08:40-0.29:320.26:397:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:344.24:135.09:45-0.110:360.26:397:49Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:364.15:135.010:46-0.111:350.26:407:48Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:354.26:095.011:43-0.16:417:46Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:324.27:025.012:290.112:37-0.16:427:45Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:244.37:495.01:200.11:27-0.16:427:44Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:104.48:324.92:050.02:130.06:437:43Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:514.49:114.82:460.12:560.16:447:41Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:314.49:494.63:250.13:370.26:447:40Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:104.410:284.44:020.14:180.36:457:39Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 5:01 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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