Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 11:34 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:09 pm (4.5 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 - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:363.82:554.18:410.89:150.56:315:19First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:294.03:464.19:360.710:020.46:325:18Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:184.24:354.110:260.510:450.26:335:17Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:054.45:224.211:140.411:260.16:345:16Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:504.66:064.211:590.36:355:15Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:324.96:474.212:070.012:440.26:365:15Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:125.17:264.312:47-0.11:270.06:375:14Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:515.28:064.31:27-0.22:11-0.16:385:13Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:325.38:504.32:09-0.22:57-0.16:395:12Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:195.39:424.22:56-0.23:47-0.16:395:12Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:125.310:404.23:47-0.24:39-0.16:405:11Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:095.211:424.24:43-0.15:33-0.16:415:10Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:095.05:420.06:31-0.16:425:09Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:464.31:114.96:470.17:33-0.16:435:09Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:514.42:144.87:570.28:36-0.26:445:08Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:544.63:154.79:050.19:33-0.36:455:08Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:534.84:124.610:060.110:26-0.36:465:07Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:485.05:084.511:030.011:16-0.46:475:07Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:425.26:004.411:570.06:485:06Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:315.26:494.312:04-0.312:470.06:495:06New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:155.27:334.212:50-0.21:330.06:505:05New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:575.28:154.11:32-0.12:170.16:515:05New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:375.08:564.02:130.02:590.26:525:04New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:184.99:403.82:550.23:410.26:525:04Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:014.710:273.83:370.34:250.36:535:04Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:464.611:163.74:220.55:080.46:545:03Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:334.45:090.65:530.46:555:03Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:063.712:214.35:590.76:420.56:565:03First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:593.81:134.26:550.87:350.56:575:03First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:553.92:084.17:570.88:280.46:585:03First Quarter30Mon
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 2:51 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 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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