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 3h 22m 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 - Jan 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:524.64:043.910:090.610:130.07:175:14Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:444.84:584.011:010.411:02-0.17:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:365.15:524.111:530.111:52-0.37:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:265.46:444.312:44-0.17:175:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:145.67:334.412:43-0.41:34-0.37:175:17Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:015.78:224.61:33-0.62:23-0.47:175:17Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:495.79:154.72:25-0.63:13-0.57:175:18Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:415.610:124.73:19-0.54:04-0.67:175:19Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:365.411:104.84:16-0.44:56-0.67:175:20Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:315.15:13-0.25:48-0.57:175:21Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:084.812:274.86:120.06:43-0.47:175:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:084.81:264.57:160.27:42-0.27:175:23Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:094.82:264.38:240.48:42-0.17:175:24Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:084.83:254.19:270.49:38-0.17:175:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:044.84:214.010:250.410:300.07:165:25Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:584.85:153.911:190.411:200.17:165:26Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:494.96:063.912:090.47:165:27Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:354.96:523.912:060.112:540.47:155:28New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:164.97:323.912:500.21:350.47:155:29New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:544.88:113.91:300.22:130.37:155:30New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:304.88:483.92:090.32:490.37:145:31New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:064.79:273.92:470.33:260.37:145:32Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:424.610:084.03:270.44:040.37:135:33Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:214.410:514.04:090.54:420.37:135:34Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:014.311:374.14:530.55:220.37:125:35Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:444.25:400.66:050.37:125:36First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:254.212:334.06:320.76:530.37:115:37First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:204.31:293.97:340.87:490.37:115:38First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:194.42:313.88:380.78:470.27:105:39First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:174.63:323.99:380.59:430.07:095:40Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:144.94:314.010:340.310:37-0.27:095:41Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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