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 25m 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 - Aug 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:463.87:164.912:470.512:430.16:248:12Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:334.08:005.11:330.31:30-0.16:258:11New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:174.28:425.22:170.12:17-0.26:258:10New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:014.49:255.33:01-0.13:04-0.36:268:09New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:474.610:105.33:45-0.33:54-0.36:278:08Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:384.711:005.14:32-0.44:46-0.36:288:07Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:344.811:545.05:20-0.55:42-0.26:288:06Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:314.96:10-0.56:39-0.16:298:05Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:504.71:305.07:03-0.47:400.16:308:04First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:494.52:325.08:01-0.38:470.26:308:03First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:514.33:345.09:04-0.29:550.36:318:02First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:554.24:345.010:06-0.210:570.26:328:01Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:554.15:325.011:04-0.211:540.26:338:00Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:544.16:285.111:59-0.16:337:59Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:494.17:195.012:480.212:52-0.16:347:58Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:394.28:055.01:380.11:410.06:357:57Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:244.28:464.92:220.12:260.06:357:56Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:054.29:254.83:030.13:070.16:367:54Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:444.210:034.63:410.23:480.26:377:53Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:244.210:414.44:180.24:290.36:387:52Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:064.211:224.34:560.25:120.46:387:51Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:504.25:350.35:560.56:397:50Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:044.112:364.26:150.46:430.76:407:48Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:493.91:244.26:580.47:350.86:407:47Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:383.82:184.27:470.58:340.86:417:46Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:343.73:154.38:430.69:360.86:427:45Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:333.64:114.49:420.510:330.76:427:43Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:293.75:044.510:360.411:240.56:437:42Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:243.85:564.711:270.26:447:41Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:174.06:464.912:140.312:170.06:457:39Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:074.37:345.11:020.11:08-0.26:457:38New Moon31Thu
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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