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 3h 27m 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 - Nov 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:385.810:004.63:14-0.73:59-0.57:326:19Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:305.610:544.54:04-0.64:53-0.47:336:18Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:255.411:524.34:58-0.45:47-0.27:336:17Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:215.25:52-0.26:420.07:346:16Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:504.112:184.95:490.16:390.16:355:15First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:504.11:164.76:500.37:400.26:365:14First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:514.02:144.57:560.58:400.36:375:13First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:504.13:104.49:000.59:330.26:385:13Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:454.24:034.39:560.510:200.26:395:12Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:354.34:534.210:470.511:040.26:405:11Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:234.55:404.111:350.411:450.26:415:10Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:084.66:234.112:190.46:425:10Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:484.77:034.012:240.21:010.46:435:09Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:254.77:393.91:010.21:400.46:445:08Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:004.88:143.91:360.22:180.46:455:08Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:344.88:483.82:120.32:570.46:465:07Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:094.89:263.72:480.33:380.46:465:07Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:494.710:123.73:280.44:210.46:475:06Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:354.711:043.74:130.45:070.36:485:06Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:254.65:020.55:560.36:495:05Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:003.812:204.65:570.56:500.36:505:05Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:013.91:204.57:010.57:490.26:515:05Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:044.22:234.58:100.48:470.06:525:04Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:054.53:224.59:150.39:41-0.26:535:04Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:024.84:204.610:140.110:32-0.46:545:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:585.25:174.611:11-0.111:23-0.66:555:03Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:525.56:114.612:07-0.36:565:03New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:445.77:034.612:14-0.71:01-0.46:575:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:335.87:534.61:04-0.71:53-0.46:575:03New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:215.88:424.51:54-0.62:44-0.46:585:03New Moon30Thu
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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