Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 17m at 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 - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:454.78:135.41:38-0.31:50-0.56:217:56Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:334.68:595.42:29-0.32:36-0.46:207:57Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:184.59:435.33:17-0.23:21-0.36:197:57Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:044.310:295.24:04-0.14:06-0.26:187:58Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:524.111:175.04:510.04:520.06:187:59Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:424.05:380.15:400.26:178:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:064.812:333.86:250.36:280.46:168:01Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:554.61:263.87:140.47:200.66:158:01Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:474.42:213.88:070.58:190.76:148:02Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:414.23:173.89:040.59:210.86:138:03Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:364.24:114.09:570.510:190.76:128:04Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:284.15:024.110:450.411:110.66:128:04Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:184.15:504.311:290.311:590.56:118:05Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:064.06:374.512:120.26:108:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:524.07:204.712:460.412:530.26:098:07Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:354.18:004.91:310.31:330.16:098:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:144.18:385.12:140.22:120.06:088:08New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:534.19:165.22:560.12:52-0.16:078:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:334.19:585.23:400.03:35-0.16:078:10New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:194.110:475.24:270.04:23-0.16:068:10Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:134.111:405.25:16-0.15:16-0.16:068:11Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:124.26:07-0.16:120.06:058:12Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:375.11:134.37:01-0.17:120.16:058:12First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:365.02:164.47:59-0.18:190.26:048:13First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:384.83:204.69:01-0.29:280.26:048:14First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:404.74:214.810:00-0.310:330.16:038:14Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:404.65:185.010:55-0.411:320.06:038:15Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:374.56:145.211:48-0.46:038:16Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:334.47:065.312:290.012:38-0.46:028:16Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:254.47:555.31:230.01:27-0.36:028:17Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:134.38:395.32:130.02:13-0.26:028:18Full Moon31Tue
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 9:20 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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