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 48m 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 - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:014.36:345.112:07-0.26:467:37Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:594.67:265.212:50-0.11:04-0.36:467:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:504.88:145.11:40-0.31:57-0.46:477:35Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:385.08:585.02:26-0.42:47-0.36:487:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:235.09:424.83:10-0.43:35-0.26:487:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:085.010:264.53:52-0.34:23-0.16:497:30Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:554.911:134.24:36-0.25:100.16:507:29Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:444.75:200.05:580.46:507:28Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:014.012:334.66:050.26:480.66:517:26Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:513.81:254.46:520.47:420.86:527:25Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:453.62:214.37:460.68:430.96:537:24Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:433.53:194.38:470.79:450.96:537:22Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:423.54:154.39:490.710:390.86:547:21Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:383.65:074.310:440.611:280.76:557:19Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:303.75:564.411:340.56:557:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:193.96:424.412:120.512:210.46:567:17Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:044.17:234.412:530.41:060.36:577:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:444.48:014.51:310.21:480.26:577:14New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:214.68:364.42:070.12:290.16:587:12New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:574.89:114.42:420.03:110.16:597:11New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:344.99:484.33:19-0.13:540.16:597:10Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:175.010:324.23:59-0.14:410.17:007:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:075.011:244.14:44-0.15:330.27:017:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:035.05:34-0.16:270.27:017:05Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:244.01:044.96:290.07:270.37:027:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:283.92:094.97:320.18:340.47:037:03First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:383.93:154.88:430.29:420.37:047:01First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:464.14:194.89:540.110:420.17:047:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:494.35:174.810:580.011:36-0.17:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:474.66:134.811:57-0.17:066:57Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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