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 1h 11m 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 - Nov 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:285.07:464.31:06-0.11:430.17:316:19New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:115.07:274.21:48-0.11:260.16:325:18New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:494.98:064.11:280.02:070.26:335:17New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:274.98:443.92:050.12:460.36:345:16New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:054.89:233.82:430.33:270.36:355:15Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:454.610:073.73:220.44:090.46:365:14Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:284.510:543.74:050.54:520.56:375:14Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:144.411:443.64:500.65:370.56:385:13Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:034.35:380.76:260.56:395:12First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:383.712:554.26:320.87:190.56:405:11First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:343.81:504.27:340.88:140.56:415:11First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:314.02:454.28:370.79:060.36:425:10First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:244.23:384.29:330.69:530.16:425:09Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:144.54:294.210:250.410:38-0.16:435:09Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:044.85:204.311:160.211:24-0.26:445:08Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:535.26:104.412:070.06:455:07Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:405.56:584.512:11-0.412:57-0.26:465:07Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:275.77:454.512:59-0.51:47-0.36:475:06Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:145.78:354.51:47-0.62:37-0.46:485:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:045.79:294.52:39-0.63:30-0.46:495:06Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:595.610:284.53:33-0.54:24-0.46:505:05Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:575.411:304.44:31-0.35:19-0.36:515:05Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:555.15:30-0.16:15-0.26:525:04Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:314.412:544.96:320.17:14-0.26:535:04Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:334.51:544.67:400.38:16-0.16:545:04Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:354.62:534.58:480.39:13-0.16:555:03Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:324.73:494.39:480.310:04-0.16:555:03Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:264.84:434.210:430.310:52-0.16:565:03Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:174.85:344.111:350.311:380.06:575:03Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:054.96:214.012:220.36:585:03New Moon30Sun
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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