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 2h 29m 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 - Dec 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:105.69:354.32:44-0.53:35-0.36:595:02Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:025.410:304.23:36-0.34:26-0.27:005:02Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:555.111:264.14:29-0.15:170.07:015:02Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:484.85:230.26:080.17:025:02First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:224.012:414.66:190.47:020.27:025:02First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:184.01:364.47:200.67:580.37:035:02First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:154.12:314.28:230.78:520.37:045:03First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:104.23:244.09:220.79:410.37:055:03Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:014.34:153.910:140.710:250.27:065:03Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:494.55:043.911:040.611:080.27:065:03Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:364.65:513.811:510.511:500.27:075:03Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:194.76:343.812:350.57:085:03Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:594.87:143.812:300.21:160.47:085:04Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:364.97:503.81:080.21:550.47:095:04Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:114.98:273.81:460.22:350.37:105:04Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:474.99:053.82:240.23:150.27:105:05Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:274.99:513.93:060.23:580.27:115:05Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:124.910:434.03:520.24:430.17:115:05Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:024.811:394.14:430.35:300.07:125:06Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:554.75:380.36:210.07:135:06Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:384.312:534.66:390.47:17-0.17:135:07Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:404.51:554.57:470.48:17-0.27:135:07Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:424.72:574.48:550.39:14-0.37:145:08Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:415.03:574.49:570.110:08-0.47:145:08Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:385.34:564.310:560.011:02-0.57:155:09Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:345.55:544.411:53-0.111:55-0.67:155:10Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:285.66:474.412:47-0.27:155:10New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:185.77:374.412:47-0.51:38-0.37:165:11New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:055.68:254.31:37-0.52:27-0.27:165:12New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:515.49:144.32:26-0.33:15-0.27:165:12Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:395.210:064.13:15-0.24:02-0.17:175:13Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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