Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 9:53 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 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 - Feb 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:544.69:164.12:420.33:130.27:085:42Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:284.59:554.23:210.43:490.27:075:43Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:054.310:384.34:030.44:260.27:065:44Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:464.211:254.44:480.55:050.27:065:45Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:324.05:370.65:490.27:055:46Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:164.512:243.96:330.66:410.27:045:47Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:164.61:273.87:380.77:430.27:035:48Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:204.72:363.88:460.68:490.17:025:49Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:244.93:423.99:490.49:50-0.17:015:50Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:245.14:454.110:460.210:49-0.37:005:51Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:235.35:454.311:420.011:47-0.47:005:52Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:175.46:404.612:34-0.36:595:53New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:085.57:314.912:43-0.51:23-0.46:585:54New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:555.48:205.11:37-0.62:10-0.66:575:55New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:425.39:095.12:28-0.52:57-0.66:565:56Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:295.010:005.13:20-0.43:43-0.56:555:57Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:194.810:535.04:12-0.24:31-0.46:535:57Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:104.411:454.85:040.05:18-0.26:525:58Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:024.15:570.36:080.06:515:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:404.712:573.96:540.67:030.36:506:00First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:374.51:563.77:570.78:040.46:496:01First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:354.42:553.69:000.89:050.56:486:02First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:324.43:513.69:570.89:590.56:476:03Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:254.44:453.710:480.710:500.46:466:04Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:164.45:363.811:350.611:370.46:446:05Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:024.56:223.912:170.56:436:05Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:444.57:024.112:220.312:560.46:426:06Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:214.57:394.21:030.31:310.36:416:07Full 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 6:41 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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