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 54m 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 - Aug 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:064.51:464.97:16-0.37:590.36:248:12Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:034.22:464.88:13-0.19:050.56:248:12Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:034.03:454.79:140.110:090.66:258:11Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:023.84:424.710:140.211:070.66:268:10Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:593.75:364.711:080.26:268:09Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:543.76:274.712:000.611:58 AM0.36:278:08Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:463.87:144.712:490.512:460.36:288:07Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:323.87:564.71:330.51:310.36:298:06New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:133.98:334.72:130.42:120.36:298:05New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:504.09:084.62:490.42:500.36:308:04New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:264.19:414.53:230.33:280.46:318:03New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:024.210:144.43:570.34:070.46:328:02Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:394.210:494.24:320.34:480.46:328:01Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:204.311:284.15:080.25:320.56:338:00Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:044.45:460.36:180.66:347:59Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:124.012:534.46:280.37:100.76:347:57First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:013.81:494.57:160.38:100.76:357:56First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:593.72:514.68:140.39:170.76:367:55First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:063.73:544.79:190.210:200.66:367:54First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:123.84:544.910:220.111:170.36:377:53Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:144.05:525.111:21-0.16:387:52Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:144.36:485.312:120.112:18-0.36:397:50Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:114.67:405.41:04-0.21:15-0.56:397:49Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:034.98:285.41:54-0.42:09-0.66:407:48Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:525.19:155.32:41-0.63:02-0.66:417:47Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:425.310:035.13:28-0.63:54-0.56:417:45Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:335.310:534.84:16-0.64:47-0.36:427:44Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:265.211:464.55:05-0.55:41-0.16:437:43Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:215.05:54-0.36:350.16:437:41Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:404.21:164.96:46-0.17:310.46:447:40Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:364.02:144.77:410.18:340.66:457:39Third Quarter31Wed
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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