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 08m at 9:53 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (3.6 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 - Apr 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:344.29:585.03:390.13:410.06:587:32Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:134.110:435.04:220.14:220.06:577:33Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:004.111:345.05:100.15:090.06:567:34Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:554.06:010.26:010.06:547:35Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:315.012:553.96:550.36:580.16:537:35Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:314.92:014.07:560.38:040.26:527:36Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:364.83:094.19:020.29:170.26:507:37Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:414.84:144.310:050.110:240.16:497:38Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:424.85:154.611:02-0.111:250.06:487:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:404.86:124.911:54-0.26:477:39Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:354.87:065.112:23-0.112:45-0.46:457:40Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:274.77:555.31:18-0.21:33-0.46:447:41New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:144.68:405.32:09-0.22:18-0.46:437:41New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:584.59:235.32:57-0.23:01-0.36:417:42New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:424.310:075.13:43-0.13:44-0.26:407:43Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:264.110:535.04:280.14:280.06:397:44Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:133.911:404.85:140.25:130.26:387:44Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:033.86:010.46:000.46:377:45Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:294.612:543.76:480.56:500.66:357:46First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:204.41:483.67:400.67:450.76:347:47First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:144.22:463.68:360.78:470.86:337:48First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:104.13:433.79:330.79:490.86:327:48First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:044.14:363.910:240.610:450.76:317:49Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:554.15:264.111:100.511:350.66:307:50Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:434.06:134.311:520.36:287:51Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:304.06:584.612:230.512:330.26:277:51Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:144.07:394.81:090.41:130.16:267:52Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:544.18:185.01:530.21:520.06:257:53Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:334.18:575.22:360.12:32-0.16:247:54Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:124.19:385.33:190.13:14-0.16:237:54Full Moon30Sat
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 12:48 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 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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