Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 12:21 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 02m at 6:24 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:124.54:404.010:370.410:500.46:587:33Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:074.55:354.011:300.411:430.46:567:33Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:004.46:264.112:170.36:557:34Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:484.47:124.312:330.31:010.36:547:35Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:324.47:544.41:190.31:410.36:527:36New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:114.38:314.52:010.32:170.26:517:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:474.39:064.52:390.32:510.26:507:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:214.29:404.63:170.33:250.26:487:38New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:544.110:144.63:550.34:000.36:477:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:294.010:524.64:350.34:360.36:467:40Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:093.911:354.65:170.45:160.36:457:40Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:543.86:010.45:590.46:437:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:234.612:463.76:500.56:490.46:427:42First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:164.61:453.77:450.57:470.56:417:43First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:164.62:503.88:470.48:550.46:407:43First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:204.63:554.09:480.310:020.36:387:44First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:224.74:554.310:440.111:020.16:377:45Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:204.85:524.711:37-0.26:367:46Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:164.96:475.012:00-0.212:28-0.46:357:46Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:105.07:395.412:56-0.31:18-0.66:347:47Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:015.08:285.61:51-0.52:07-0.76:327:48Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:494.99:165.72:43-0.62:55-0.76:317:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:384.810:065.63:35-0.53:43-0.66:307:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:294.610:585.54:27-0.44:33-0.56:297:50Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:234.411:525.25:20-0.35:25-0.36:287:51Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:194.26:12-0.16:180.06:277:52Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:475.01:154.07:060.17:140.26:267:53Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:424.82:143.98:040.38:150.46:257:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:404.53:143.99:050.49:200.66:247:54Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:374.44:114.010:020.410:200.66:237:55Third Quarter30Sun
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 9:22 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 92% 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 (92% 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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