Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 41m at 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 - Oct 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:053.73:354.39:110.610:000.67:066:56Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:033.74:294.310:110.610:510.67:076:55Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:563.95:194.211:050.611:370.57:086:53Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:464.06:074.211:530.57:086:52Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:334.26:524.212:190.412:390.47:096:51Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:164.47:334.212:580.31:230.47:106:49New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:544.68:094.21:350.22:030.37:116:48New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:304.78:434.12:100.22:420.37:116:47New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:044.89:164.12:450.23:210.37:126:45New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:394.99:514.03:200.14:020.37:136:44Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:184.910:333.93:580.14:470.37:146:43Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:064.911:253.94:420.15:360.37:146:42Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:004.85:320.26:280.37:156:40Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:243.812:594.86:270.27:250.37:166:39First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:283.92:024.77:300.38:280.37:176:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:364.03:074.78:410.39:320.17:186:37First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:434.24:094.79:510.210:30-0.17:186:35Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:444.65:074.710:540.011:23-0.37:196:34Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:414.96:044.711:53-0.17:206:33Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:365.26:574.712:13-0.412:49-0.27:216:32Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:275.47:474.61:03-0.51:42-0.37:226:31Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:155.58:344.51:50-0.52:32-0.37:236:29Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:005.59:194.42:36-0.53:20-0.27:236:28Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:455.410:054.23:21-0.34:08-0.17:246:27Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:325.110:544.04:07-0.14:560.17:256:26Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:214.911:453.84:540.15:440.37:266:25Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:124.75:430.36:330.47:276:24Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:383.71:034.56:340.57:230.57:286:23Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:333.71:574.37:290.78:180.67:296:22Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:303.72:524.28:300.89:150.67:296:21Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:273.83:464.19:330.810:070.57:306:20Third 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 6:49 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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