Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 9:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 3:44 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:324.74:453.710:510.610:460.17:175:13Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:234.95:373.811:420.411:35-0.17:175:14Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:125.26:284.012:310.27:175:15New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:585.47:154.212:24-0.21:180.07:175:16New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:435.58:024.41:14-0.42:04-0.27:175:17New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:285.58:524.62:04-0.42:51-0.47:175:17New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:165.59:464.72:56-0.43:39-0.57:175:18Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:085.310:434.83:51-0.44:29-0.67:175:19Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:035.111:414.94:48-0.25:20-0.57:175:20Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:584.85:460.06:13-0.57:175:21First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:404.912:564.56:480.27:10-0.37:175:22First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:414.91:584.27:560.38:12-0.27:175:23First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:434.92:594.19:030.49:12-0.17:175:24Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:414.93:583.910:040.410:08-0.17:175:25Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:384.94:563.911:010.411:010.07:165:25Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:324.95:503.911:540.411:510.17:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:214.96:393.912:420.37:165:27Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:054.97:223.912:380.11:250.37:155:28Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:444.98:024.01:210.22:040.37:155:29Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:214.88:404.02:010.22:400.37:155:30Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:584.79:194.02:400.33:170.37:145:31Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:344.510:004.13:200.43:540.37:145:32Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:124.410:434.14:020.54:310.37:135:33Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:524.211:274.14:460.65:100.37:135:34Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:344.05:320.75:500.37:125:35Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:154.212:203.96:220.86:360.47:125:36Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:074.21:133.77:210.97:300.47:115:37Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:044.32:133.68:250.98:280.47:115:38Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:024.53:143.69:250.79:250.27:105:39Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:584.74:133.710:200.610:180.17:095:40Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:534.95:103.911:130.311:12-0.17:095:41Waning Crescent31Tue
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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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