Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 35m at 12:21 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:57 pm (4.6 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 - Oct 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:205.38:425.12:04-0.52:31-0.67:076:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:075.59:295.02:50-0.73:23-0.67:076:54New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:575.610:194.93:38-0.74:15-0.57:086:53Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:505.511:144.64:28-0.65:10-0.47:096:51Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:475.45:21-0.56:06-0.27:106:50Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:124.412:455.26:16-0.37:030.07:106:49First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:124.21:455.07:14-0.18:050.27:116:47First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:144.12:464.88:180.29:110.37:126:46First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:174.03:474.79:250.310:130.37:136:45First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:174.14:444.610:280.311:070.27:136:43Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:134.25:374.511:230.311:560.27:146:42Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:054.36:274.512:140.37:156:41Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:534.47:134.412:410.21:010.37:166:40Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:364.57:544.31:220.21:450.37:166:38Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:154.68:314.21:590.22:240.37:176:37Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:514.69:064.12:340.23:020.37:186:36Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:254.69:404.03:080.23:400.37:196:35Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:594.610:143.93:420.34:190.47:206:33Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:364.610:533.84:180.45:010.47:206:32Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:174.511:373.74:580.45:450.57:216:31Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:034.55:410.56:310.57:226:30Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:283.612:544.56:280.67:230.67:236:29Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:243.61:514.47:230.68:220.57:246:28Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:273.72:544.58:290.69:230.47:256:27Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:303.93:544.59:360.510:190.27:266:26Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:294.24:514.610:370.211:10-0.17:266:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:254.65:474.711:330.011:59-0.37:276:23Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:195.06:414.812:29-0.27:286:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:115.37:324.912:48-0.51:23-0.47:296:21New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:015.68:214.91:37-0.72:16-0.57:306:20New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:495.89:104.82:25-0.73:07-0.67:316:19New 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 3:39 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 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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