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 00m at 11:42 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:32 am (3.4 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 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:114.59:335.03:070.03:18-0.16:587:32New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:504.510:165.13:51-0.14:00-0.26:577:33Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:354.411:055.14:38-0.14:45-0.26:567:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:274.35:29-0.15:35-0.26:547:35Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:005.112:244.26:220.06:30-0.16:537:35Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:595.01:264.27:200.17:300.06:527:36First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:015.02:334.28:240.18:390.16:507:37First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:074.93:404.39:300.19:480.16:497:38First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:104.94:424.410:320.010:520.06:487:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:094.95:414.611:27-0.211:51-0.16:467:39Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:064.86:374.812:20-0.36:457:40Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:004.87:285.012:47-0.21:10-0.36:447:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:494.78:145.11:39-0.21:56-0.36:437:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:334.68:575.12:27-0.22:39-0.36:417:42Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:154.59:395.03:12-0.13:20-0.26:407:43Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:574.310:214.93:560.04:010.06:397:44Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:404.111:044.84:390.14:420.16:387:44Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:263.911:504.65:230.35:260.36:377:45Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:133.86:080.46:110.46:357:46Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:384.51:043.76:550.56:590.66:347:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:284.31:573.77:470.67:540.76:337:48Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:224.22:553.78:440.68:560.86:327:48Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:184.23:513.89:400.69:570.76:317:49Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:124.24:444.010:310.510:510.66:307:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:034.25:334.211:170.411:400.56:287:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:524.26:214.412:010.26:277:51Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:394.37:064.712:280.312:430.16:267:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:234.37:495.01:150.21:25-0.16:257:53New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:054.48:305.22:010.02:07-0.26:247:54New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:464.49:115.42:46-0.12:49-0.36:237:55New Moon30Thu
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 2:37 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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