Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 30m at 7:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:494.16:214.512:010.26:227:56Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:384.07:064.612:350.512:430.26:217:56Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:223.97:474.71:220.41:220.26:207:57New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:023.88:244.72:040.41:590.36:197:58New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:393.89:004.82:430.42:340.36:187:59New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:143.79:344.73:210.53:090.46:178:00New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:493.610:114.73:590.53:460.46:168:00Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:263.610:504.64:400.54:250.56:158:01Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:103.511:354.65:220.55:080.56:148:02Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:593.56:060.55:550.66:138:03Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:224.512:523.66:520.56:470.66:138:03First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:134.51:493.77:420.57:470.76:128:04First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:084.42:504.08:370.48:540.66:118:05First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:064.33:494.39:320.210:000.56:108:06First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:044.34:454.610:230.010:590.36:108:06Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:004.35:395.011:12-0.211:560.16:098:07Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:564.36:335.312:02-0.46:088:08Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:514.37:265.612:52-0.112:52-0.56:088:09Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:454.38:175.81:47-0.21:44-0.66:078:09Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:354.39:065.82:39-0.32:35-0.66:068:10Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:264.39:575.73:31-0.33:27-0.56:068:11Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:204.210:515.54:24-0.24:22-0.46:058:11Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:184.211:465.25:18-0.25:18-0.26:058:12Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:174.16:10-0.16:150.16:048:13Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:415.01:154.17:030.07:140.36:048:13Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:364.72:144.17:570.18:170.56:038:14Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:324.43:124.28:540.29:220.66:038:15Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:284.24:074.39:480.210:220.76:038:15Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:214.04:594.410:370.211:160.76:028:16Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:123.85:484.511:210.26:028:17Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:023.76:354.612:060.612:040.36:028:17Waning Crescent31Sun
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 10:50 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 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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