Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:19 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 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 - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:004.23:475.09:15-0.210:070.36:248:12First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:044.24:475.110:16-0.311:080.26:258:11Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:064.15:465.311:14-0.36:258:10Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:074.26:445.412:070.112:10-0.46:268:09Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:054.37:375.41:030.01:06-0.46:278:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:574.48:255.41:56-0.11:59-0.46:278:08Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:464.49:115.32:45-0.22:48-0.36:288:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:324.49:555.13:30-0.23:36-0.26:298:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:194.410:404.94:15-0.14:240.06:308:05Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:074.411:264.64:580.05:110.26:308:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:554.35:410.15:590.36:318:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:124.412:444.36:240.26:470.56:328:01Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:594.11:344.37:080.37:400.76:328:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:493.92:274.27:570.48:390.86:337:59Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:433.73:224.38:520.59:410.86:347:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:393.64:164.39:480.510:370.86:357:57Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:343.65:084.410:400.511:290.76:357:56Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:263.65:594.511:290.46:367:55Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:173.76:474.612:170.612:150.36:377:54Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:053.87:314.81:030.51:010.26:377:52Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:484.08:104.91:460.31:450.16:387:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:284.28:485.02:250.22:280.06:397:50New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:074.49:265.03:040.03:11-0.16:407:49New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:484.610:074.93:44-0.13:57-0.16:407:47Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:344.710:534.84:27-0.24:47-0.16:417:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:264.811:454.65:12-0.35:39-0.16:427:45Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:224.96:00-0.36:350.16:427:44Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:404.51:205.06:52-0.27:350.26:437:42First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:404.32:235.07:50-0.28:430.36:447:41First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:454.13:285.08:55-0.19:510.36:447:40First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:514.14:305.010:01-0.110:540.26:457:38Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:08 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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