Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 21m at 9:12 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:00 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Dec 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:105.89:354.42:43-0.63:36-0.46:595:02Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:055.610:344.43:38-0.54:30-0.47:005:02Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:025.411:354.34:35-0.35:25-0.37:015:02Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:005.15:34-0.16:21-0.27:025:02First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:364.312:584.86:360.27:20-0.17:035:02First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:374.41:584.67:430.38:200.07:045:02First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:384.52:564.48:500.49:160.07:045:03First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:344.63:504.29:490.410:060.07:055:03Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:274.64:434.110:440.410:530.07:065:03Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:174.75:334.011:340.411:370.17:075:03Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:044.86:203.912:210.47:075:03Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:464.87:023.812:190.21:040.47:085:03Full Moon12Fri
13Sat7:254.87:403.812:580.21:440.47:095:04Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:024.88:173.71:350.32:220.47:095:04Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:374.88:543.72:120.33:010.47:105:04Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:144.79:343.72:500.43:410.47:105:05Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:524.710:183.73:310.44:210.47:115:05Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:344.611:053.74:140.55:030.47:125:06Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:184.511:553.85:000.65:460.37:125:06Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:064.45:510.66:340.37:135:07Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:494.012:594.36:490.77:260.27:135:07Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:474.21:574.27:540.78:210.17:145:08Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:454.52:564.28:580.59:15-0.17:145:08Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:414.83:544.29:570.310:06-0.27:145:09Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:365.14:514.210:530.110:57-0.47:155:09Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:315.45:484.311:49-0.111:50-0.57:155:10Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:245.66:434.412:43-0.27:165:11New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:155.87:344.512:43-0.61:35-0.47:165:11New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:045.88:254.51:35-0.72:27-0.47:165:12New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:545.89:194.52:28-0.63:18-0.57:165:13Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:475.63:22-0.54:10-0.47:175:13Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 12:06 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 44% 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 (44% 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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