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 1h 00m 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 - Sep 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:584.311:114.24:490.35:110.46:467:36Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:414.311:534.05:270.35:550.56:477:35Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:274.46:070.36:430.66:477:34Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:403.91:184.46:520.47:370.66:487:32Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:333.82:164.47:450.48:400.66:497:31Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:363.83:194.68:480.49:440.56:507:30Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:413.84:204.79:520.210:430.36:507:28Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:434.05:174.910:510.011:370.16:517:27Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:424.36:145.111:47-0.26:527:26Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:394.67:075.312:29-0.112:43-0.46:527:24Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:324.97:585.41:20-0.41:38-0.66:537:23New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:225.28:465.42:09-0.62:31-0.76:547:21New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:115.39:335.22:57-0.73:23-0.76:547:20New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:015.410:235.03:45-0.74:15-0.66:557:19Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:545.311:164.84:34-0.65:09-0.46:567:17Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:495.25:25-0.56:04-0.26:567:16Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:114.512:445.06:17-0.36:590.16:577:14First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:084.31:414.87:120.07:590.36:587:13First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:064.02:414.78:120.29:030.46:587:12First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:073.93:404.69:160.310:050.56:597:10First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:063.94:364.510:160.410:590.47:007:09Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:013.95:284.511:100.411:480.47:007:07Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:534.06:184.512:000.37:017:06Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:424.17:044.512:330.312:470.37:027:05Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:264.37:454.41:150.31:300.37:037:03Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:054.48:224.41:530.32:100.37:037:02Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:414.58:574.32:280.22:480.37:047:00Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:154.59:294.23:020.23:260.37:056:59Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:494.510:024.13:360.24:050.37:056:58Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:244.610:394.04:120.24:460.37:066:56Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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