Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 29m at 1:19 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:12 am (3.5 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 - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:544.15:305.111:02-0.111:520.16:467:37Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:544.26:275.111:59-0.26:467:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:514.37:195.112:460.012:54-0.26:477:34Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:424.58:075.11:36-0.11:46-0.26:487:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:284.58:495.02:22-0.12:33-0.16:497:32Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:114.69:304.83:04-0.13:170.06:497:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:524.510:114.63:430.04:010.16:507:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:344.510:524.34:230.14:440.26:517:28Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:184.411:364.15:020.25:290.46:517:26Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:034.45:430.36:140.56:527:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:213.912:514.36:250.47:030.76:537:23Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:093.71:424.27:110.57:580.86:537:22Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:033.62:384.28:050.68:590.86:547:21Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:013.53:354.29:060.79:590.86:557:19Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:593.64:304.310:040.610:520.76:557:18Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:533.75:224.410:570.511:410.56:567:17Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:453.86:114.611:460.46:577:15Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:344.06:584.712:260.412:340.26:577:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:194.37:414.81:100.21:200.06:587:12New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:024.68:214.91:510.02:06-0.16:597:11New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:434.99:024.92:32-0.22:52-0.36:597:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:255.19:454.83:13-0.43:40-0.37:007:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:125.210:324.73:57-0.44:30-0.37:017:07Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:045.311:264.54:44-0.45:24-0.27:027:05Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:015.25:35-0.46:20-0.17:027:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:244.31:015.26:30-0.37:200.17:037:03First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:264.22:045.07:30-0.18:260.27:047:01First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:324.13:095.08:370.09:340.27:047:00First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:384.14:114.99:470.110:370.17:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:404.25:104.910:500.011:320.07:066:57Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 4:15 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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