Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 43m at 8:59 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:30 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - May 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:134.31:453.67:370.77:390.86:227:55First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:064.22:423.78:320.78:420.86:217:56First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:014.13:393.89:260.69:450.86:207:57First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:554.14:314.110:160.410:410.66:197:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:464.15:214.411:010.211:340.46:187:59Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:374.16:114.811:450.16:177:59Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:274.16:595.112:250.212:30-0.16:168:00Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:164.27:475.41:160.11:16-0.36:158:01Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:044.38:335.62:06-0.12:03-0.46:148:02Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:504.39:205.72:55-0.22:51-0.56:148:02Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:404.310:115.63:46-0.23:43-0.56:138:03Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:354.311:075.54:39-0.24:38-0.46:128:04Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:354.25:33-0.25:36-0.26:118:05Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:055.312:364.36:28-0.26:36-0.16:118:05Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:035.11:394.37:25-0.17:400.26:108:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:034.82:414.48:25-0.18:480.36:098:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:034.63:434.59:25-0.19:560.46:088:08Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:014.44:404.610:20-0.110:560.46:088:08Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:564.25:344.811:11-0.111:510.46:078:09Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:494.16:244.811:580.06:078:10Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:403.97:114.912:430.412:420.16:068:11Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:273.97:544.91:310.41:250.16:058:11New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:093.88:334.92:140.42:050.26:058:12New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:483.79:104.82:540.42:430.36:048:13New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:253.69:474.83:330.53:200.46:048:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:043.610:254.74:130.54:000.46:048:14Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:453.611:064.64:530.54:410.56:038:15Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:313.611:494.55:350.55:260.66:038:15Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:203.66:160.56:130.76:028:16Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:344.41:103.77:000.57:040.76:028:17First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:214.32:033.97:460.48:020.86:028:17First Quarter31Mon
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 12:14 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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