Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:04 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 59m at 1:53 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:325.111:054.74:15-0.34:50-0.47:095:42Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:244.85:10-0.15:39-0.37:085:43Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:004.712:174.56:060.26:29-0.17:075:44Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:564.61:124.27:060.57:240.17:065:45Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:534.62:103.98:110.68:220.27:065:46Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:514.53:073.79:130.79:180.37:055:47Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:464.54:033.610:100.710:100.37:045:48Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:394.64:573.611:030.710:590.47:035:49Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:304.65:483.611:520.611:460.47:025:50Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:174.66:343.712:370.67:015:50Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:594.77:143.812:300.31:170.57:005:51New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:364.77:523.91:110.31:540.46:595:52New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:114.78:273.91:490.32:290.46:585:53New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:444.69:034.02:270.33:040.36:575:54New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:184.69:404.13:060.33:390.26:565:55Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:544.510:224.33:480.34:160.26:555:56Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:344.311:084.44:320.44:540.26:545:57Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:194.211:584.55:200.55:360.26:535:58Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:104.06:130.56:250.26:525:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:554.61:093.97:160.67:230.26:516:00First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:594.72:163.88:260.68:290.16:506:01First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:044.83:243.89:310.59:320.06:496:02Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:065.04:283.910:310.310:32-0.26:486:02Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:065.25:294.211:280.111:31-0.36:466:03Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:045.46:264.412:23-0.16:456:04Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:565.57:184.712:28-0.51:13-0.36:446:05Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:445.58:074.91:22-0.52:01-0.46:436:06Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:315.38:555.02:14-0.52:47-0.56:426:07Full Moon28Mon
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 4:58 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 42% 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 First Quarter (42% 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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