Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 10:17 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 4:08 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Apr 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:054.39:244.62:590.23:120.26:587:33Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:384.39:594.73:380.23:460.16:567:33Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:134.210:384.84:190.24:230.16:557:34Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:544.111:254.85:030.25:040.16:547:35Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:434.05:510.35:510.16:527:36Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:174.812:393.96:440.36:430.26:517:36Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:154.81:413.87:430.47:450.36:507:37Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:204.82:513.88:490.48:560.36:497:38Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:274.83:594.09:550.310:060.26:477:39Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:304.95:024.310:540.111:080.06:467:39Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:304.96:014.611:49-0.16:457:40Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:275.06:574.912:08-0.212:41-0.36:437:41Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:205.07:485.11:05-0.31:30-0.46:427:42New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:094.98:355.31:58-0.42:16-0.56:417:43New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:544.89:205.32:48-0.43:01-0.56:407:43New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:394.610:055.33:37-0.33:45-0.46:387:44New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:254.310:525.14:25-0.14:29-0.26:377:45Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:144.111:414.95:130.05:150.06:367:46Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:043.96:020.26:020.26:357:46Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:314.712:563.76:510.46:520.56:347:47First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:234.51:513.67:440.67:470.66:327:48First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:194.42:503.68:440.78:500.86:317:49First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:164.33:483.69:430.79:530.86:307:49First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:114.24:423.810:350.610:480.76:297:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:034.25:334.011:220.511:380.66:287:51Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:524.26:214.212:050.46:277:52Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:384.27:054.412:260.512:450.36:267:53Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:214.27:454.61:120.41:240.26:257:53Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:004.28:224.81:540.32:000.16:247:54Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:364.18:574.92:350.22:360.16:237:55Full Moon30Fri
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 7:12 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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