Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 10:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:08 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Oct 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:334.46:025.011:40-0.27:076:55Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:304.76:575.112:19-0.212:37-0.37:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:244.97:475.01:09-0.31:31-0.37:086:52Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:125.18:334.91:57-0.42:22-0.37:096:51Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:575.19:174.72:41-0.43:10-0.37:106:50Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:415.110:004.53:24-0.33:57-0.17:106:48Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:265.010:464.24:07-0.24:440.07:116:47Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:124.911:344.04:500.05:310.27:126:46Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:014.75:350.26:190.47:136:44Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:243.812:514.56:220.47:090.67:136:43Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:163.71:444.47:120.68:050.77:146:42Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:123.62:414.38:100.79:060.77:156:41Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:113.63:384.29:130.810:030.77:166:39Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:083.74:314.210:130.710:530.57:176:38Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:003.85:214.311:050.611:380.47:176:37Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:494.06:094.311:530.57:186:36Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:364.26:544.412:210.312:390.47:196:34Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:184.57:354.41:010.21:240.27:206:33New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:574.78:124.41:390.12:060.17:216:32New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:344.98:494.42:160.02:480.07:216:31New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:115.19:264.32:53-0.13:310.07:226:30New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:525.210:094.23:33-0.24:170.07:236:29Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:395.211:004.14:17-0.25:070.07:246:28Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:335.211:594.15:07-0.16:000.07:256:26Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:325.16:020.06:570.17:266:25First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:014.01:345.07:020.17:590.17:266:24First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:084.02:394.98:090.29:060.17:276:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:164.23:444.89:210.210:080.07:286:22First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:194.44:444.810:280.111:04-0.27:296:21Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:184.65:414.811:280.011:56-0.37:306:20Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:144.96:354.712:25-0.17:316:19Waxing 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 1:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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