Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 11:34 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 5:32 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:544.02:304.58:010.28:490.66:467:37First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:523.83:284.49:010.49:500.76:467:36First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:503.84:234.410:000.410:460.66:477:35Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:453.85:154.410:530.411:360.66:487:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:373.86:054.511:420.46:487:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:273.96:524.512:220.512:290.36:497:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:134.17:344.51:050.41:140.36:507:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:544.28:124.61:450.31:550.26:507:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:314.38:474.52:210.22:340.26:517:27Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:064.49:204.52:560.23:130.26:527:25Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:404.59:544.43:310.13:520.26:527:24Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:174.610:324.34:080.14:350.26:537:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:014.711:164.24:480.15:210.26:547:21Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:504.75:310.06:110.36:547:20Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:084.112:454.76:200.17:060.36:557:18Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:054.01:464.87:150.18:080.46:567:17Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:104.02:514.88:190.19:160.36:567:15Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:194.13:564.99:280.110:190.26:577:14Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:244.24:575.010:33-0.111:160.06:587:13Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:254.55:555.111:32-0.26:597:11Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:234.76:505.212:11-0.212:30-0.46:597:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:175.07:425.21:03-0.41:25-0.57:007:08New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:075.28:295.11:52-0.52:17-0.57:017:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:545.39:154.92:38-0.53:06-0.47:017:06New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:405.210:014.73:24-0.53:55-0.37:027:04Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:275.110:484.54:09-0.34:44-0.17:037:03Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:165.011:384.24:55-0.25:330.17:037:02Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:074.85:420.06:220.37:047:00Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:294.012:584.66:300.27:130.57:056:59First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:223.81:524.47:220.48:100.67:066:57First Quarter30Wed
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 8:33 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (86% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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