Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 10:17 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:55 pm (5.1 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 - Oct 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:043.82:374.68:050.49:030.67:076:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:053.73:364.49:100.510:040.67:076:54Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:043.74:324.410:120.610:570.57:086:53Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:593.85:244.411:060.511:450.57:096:51Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:503.96:134.411:560.57:106:50Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:384.16:594.412:290.412:420.47:106:49Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:224.27:394.41:100.31:260.37:116:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:004.48:164.31:470.32:060.37:126:46New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:364.58:504.22:210.22:440.37:136:45New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:094.69:224.12:540.23:220.37:136:43New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:424.79:554.03:270.24:010.37:146:42Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:184.710:323.94:020.24:440.37:156:41Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:004.711:173.84:410.25:300.47:166:40Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:494.75:250.36:190.47:166:38Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:113.712:454.76:150.37:140.57:176:37First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:113.71:474.77:130.48:170.57:186:36First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:193.72:534.78:210.49:230.37:196:35First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:283.93:584.89:330.310:240.17:206:34First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:314.24:584.810:380.111:18-0.17:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:304.55:554.911:38-0.17:216:31Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:264.96:494.912:09-0.312:35-0.37:226:30Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:195.27:414.912:59-0.51:30-0.47:236:29Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:085.48:284.81:47-0.62:22-0.47:246:28Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:555.59:144.62:33-0.63:12-0.47:256:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:415.510:014.43:18-0.54:02-0.37:256:26Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:295.310:514.24:05-0.34:52-0.17:266:25Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:195.111:444.04:53-0.15:420.17:276:24Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:124.95:420.16:330.37:286:23Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:383.81:054.76:340.47:270.57:296:22Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:343.72:004.57:290.68:250.67:306:21Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:333.62:574.38:320.79:250.67:316:20Third Quarter31Sun
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 1:36 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 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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