Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 13m at 10:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:17 pm (4.5 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 - Apr 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:194.412:393.76:360.66:390.56:587:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:084.31:313.67:260.77:300.66:577:33Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:014.32:283.68:220.78:300.76:557:34Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:584.23:283.79:220.79:330.76:547:35Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:554.24:233.810:170.610:300.66:537:36Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:484.35:164.111:060.411:220.46:517:36Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:394.46:064.311:520.26:507:37Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:284.56:554.712:130.212:370.06:497:38Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:154.67:415.01:030.01:21-0.26:477:39New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:004.78:255.31:52-0.22:05-0.46:467:39New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:444.79:105.52:40-0.42:50-0.56:457:40New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:304.79:595.63:29-0.43:37-0.66:447:41New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:204.610:525.54:20-0.44:28-0.66:427:42Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:164.511:495.45:14-0.45:22-0.56:417:42Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:154.46:09-0.26:18-0.36:407:43Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:475.21:174.37:07-0.17:19-0.16:397:44First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:485.02:214.38:090.08:250.16:377:45First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:514.93:254.39:140.19:350.26:367:45First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:524.74:264.410:150.010:380.26:357:46Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:504.65:234.511:100.011:350.26:347:47Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:454.56:164.612:000.06:337:48Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:364.47:054.712:290.212:460.06:327:48Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:244.37:494.81:180.21:290.06:307:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:064.28:294.82:030.22:090.16:297:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:454.19:064.82:430.22:460.16:287:51Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:224.09:424.83:220.33:220.26:277:52Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:593.910:204.74:010.33:590.36:267:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:383.811:004.64:420.44:380.46:257:53Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:213.711:434.55:240.45:200.56:247:54Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:083.76:070.56:050.66:237:55Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 2:01 pm — 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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