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 36m 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 - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:465.26:054.212:040.17:085:42Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:365.46:574.512:06-0.312:53-0.27:075:43New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:245.57:454.812:59-0.51:40-0.47:075:44New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:105.58:355.01:50-0.62:27-0.67:065:45New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:575.49:265.12:43-0.63:15-0.77:055:46Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:485.210:215.23:37-0.54:04-0.77:045:47Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:414.911:185.14:32-0.34:54-0.67:035:48Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:364.65:28-0.15:46-0.47:025:49First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:155.112:334.46:270.26:42-0.27:025:50First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:154.91:344.17:310.47:440.07:015:51First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:164.82:363.98:390.58:480.17:005:52First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:164.73:363.89:410.59:470.26:595:53Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:134.74:343.810:380.510:410.26:585:54Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:084.75:283.911:290.511:320.26:575:54Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:574.76:173.912:160.46:565:55Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:414.77:004.012:190.212:580.46:555:56Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:214.67:394.11:010.31:350.36:545:57Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:564.68:154.21:410.32:090.36:535:58Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:314.58:504.32:180.32:430.36:525:59Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:044.49:264.32:560.33:170.26:506:00Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:384.210:054.33:360.43:530.26:496:01Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:154.110:474.44:180.54:300.36:486:02Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:564.011:334.45:010.55:100.36:476:03Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:423.85:490.65:540.46:466:03Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:244.412:353.76:440.76:470.46:456:04Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:224.41:383.77:480.87:510.46:446:05Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:264.52:453.78:520.78:560.36:426:06Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:264.73:483.99:500.59:560.16:416:07Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:244.94:484.210:440.210:53-0.16:406:08Waning Crescent29Wed
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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