Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 11:18 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 5:13 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jan 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:564.75:400.36:20-0.17:175:14First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:394.412:534.56:420.47:15-0.17:175:14First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:414.61:554.37:510.48:14-0.27:175:15First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:434.82:574.29:000.49:11-0.27:175:16Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:425.03:584.110:020.310:06-0.37:175:17Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:405.24:574.011:020.211:01-0.37:175:18Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:375.45:564.012:000.17:175:18Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:315.56:494.012:540.17:175:19Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:205.57:394.112:47-0.31:440.07:175:20Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:065.48:264.01:37-0.22:310.07:175:21Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:515.29:134.02:25-0.13:170.17:175:22Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:375.010:024.03:130.14:010.17:175:23Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:224.810:514.04:010.24:440.27:175:24Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:084.511:414.04:490.45:270.27:165:25Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:544.35:380.66:100.37:165:26Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:304.012:424.06:300.86:560.47:165:27Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:234.11:343.87:290.97:480.57:165:27Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:174.22:283.68:320.98:410.57:155:28Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:104.33:223.59:300.99:300.57:155:29Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:014.44:153.510:230.810:170.47:155:30Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:524.55:063.511:130.811:030.47:145:31Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:414.75:563.512:010.67:145:32Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:264.86:413.612:460.57:135:33New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:075.07:223.812:330.21:280.47:135:34New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:465.18:024.01:170.12:090.27:125:35New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:255.28:444.12:010.02:500.07:125:36New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:075.19:314.32:47-0.13:32-0.17:115:37Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:535.010:244.53:36-0.14:17-0.27:115:38Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:424.911:194.64:300.05:03-0.37:105:39Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:354.75:250.15:51-0.37:095:40First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:164.812:314.46:250.26:45-0.27:095:41First Quarter31Tue
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 8:15 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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