Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 11:42 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 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 - Jul 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:514.32:404.58:140.08:530.56:058:27Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:514.23:414.89:12-0.19:580.46:058:27Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:534.24:395.010:09-0.210:580.26:068:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:544.25:375.311:05-0.311:560.16:068:26Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:554.26:345.511:59-0.56:068:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:544.37:295.612:53-0.112:55-0.66:078:26New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:494.58:205.71:48-0.31:50-0.66:088:26New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:414.69:095.72:40-0.42:43-0.66:088:26New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:324.69:585.53:30-0.43:36-0.56:098:25New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:254.610:485.34:20-0.44:29-0.36:098:25Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:194.611:405.05:09-0.45:22-0.16:108:25Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:134.65:58-0.36:160.16:108:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:314.71:074.56:46-0.27:100.36:118:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:224.42:014.57:360.08:080.56:128:24First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:164.22:564.48:290.19:100.76:128:23First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:114.03:514.59:250.210:100.76:138:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:063.84:444.510:180.311:040.76:138:22Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:593.75:354.511:070.311:540.76:148:22Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:503.76:244.611:530.36:158:21Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:403.77:104.712:420.612:390.36:158:21Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:263.87:524.71:270.51:220.36:168:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:083.88:304.82:080.42:030.36:178:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:463.99:054.82:460.42:430.26:178:19Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:224.09:394.83:230.33:220.26:188:18Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:004.110:154.74:010.24:030.26:198:18Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:414.210:564.74:390.14:480.26:208:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:284.411:414.65:200.05:360.36:208:16Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:194.56:03-0.16:270.36:218:15Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:314.41:144.66:50-0.17:240.46:228:15Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:264.32:144.77:43-0.18:290.46:228:14Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:284.23:174.98:44-0.19:370.46:238:13Third Quarter31Thu
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 8:29 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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