Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 20m at 12:32 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:24 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:054.611:223.94:500.35:300.47:076:55Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:534.65:330.36:180.47:086:54Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:133.912:464.66:200.37:110.57:086:52Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:103.81:454.67:150.48:120.57:096:51Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:143.82:494.68:200.49:170.47:106:50Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:224.03:534.79:290.310:170.27:106:48Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:254.24:534.810:330.111:12-0.17:116:47Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:234.55:505.011:31-0.27:126:46Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:204.96:455.012:04-0.312:28-0.37:136:44Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:145.27:375.112:55-0.51:23-0.57:146:43New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:045.48:265.01:44-0.62:16-0.67:146:42New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:525.69:134.92:32-0.73:07-0.67:156:41New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:405.610:014.73:19-0.63:58-0.57:166:39Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:305.410:534.54:08-0.54:50-0.37:176:38Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:225.211:474.34:57-0.35:42-0.17:176:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:165.05:49-0.16:340.17:186:36Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:424.11:104.86:410.27:290.37:196:34First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:393.92:064.67:380.48:280.47:206:33First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:383.93:044.48:410.69:290.57:216:32First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:363.94:004.39:440.610:230.47:226:31First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:314.04:524.310:400.611:110.47:226:30Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:224.15:414.211:310.511:550.37:236:29Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:104.36:294.212:180.47:246:27Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:554.47:124.212:370.21:030.47:256:26Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:364.67:524.21:160.21:450.37:266:25Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:144.78:284.11:530.22:250.37:276:24Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:484.89:024.12:280.23:030.37:276:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:224.89:364.03:030.23:420.27:286:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:584.910:144.03:400.24:240.27:296:21Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:394.911:003.94:200.25:100.27:306:20Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:284.811:543.95:060.25:580.27:316:19Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 3:28 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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