Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 10:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 35m at 4:39 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Nov 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:065.710:304.53:40-0.74:30-0.47:326:19Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:015.611:284.44:34-0.55:25-0.37:336:18Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:585.311:284.34:30-0.35:20-0.26:335:17Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:565.15:28-0.16:160.06:345:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:294.212:544.86:300.27:160.16:355:15Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:304.21:544.67:360.48:170.16:365:14Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:314.32:524.48:430.49:140.16:375:13Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:284.43:464.39:420.410:030.16:385:13Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:204.54:384.210:350.410:490.16:395:12Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:104.65:274.111:250.411:320.16:405:11Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:564.76:124.012:110.46:415:10Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:384.86:533.912:130.212:530.46:425:10New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:164.87:313.912:510.21:330.46:435:09New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:524.88:073.81:270.32:110.46:445:09New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:274.88:423.82:030.32:490.46:455:08New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:024.79:203.72:400.43:290.46:455:07Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:414.710:033.73:190.44:100.46:465:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:234.610:523.74:030.54:540.46:475:06Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:104.511:443.84:500.55:390.46:485:06Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:004.55:410.66:280.36:495:05First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:403.912:554.46:400.67:220.26:505:05First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:404.11:554.37:460.68:190.16:515:05First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:404.42:554.38:520.49:13-0.16:525:04Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:374.83:524.39:510.210:05-0.36:535:04Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:325.14:494.410:480.010:55-0.56:545:04Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:275.45:454.411:43-0.211:47-0.66:555:03Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:205.76:394.512:38-0.36:565:03Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:105.87:304.512:39-0.71:30-0.46:575:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:005.88:204.51:31-0.72:22-0.46:575:03Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:495.79:134.52:23-0.63:13-0.46:585:03Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 7:42 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 79% 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 (79% 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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