Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 1:49 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Aug 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:024.912:364.66:18-0.26:400.26:248:12Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:544.61:304.57:07-0.17:360.46:248:12Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:464.32:254.57:580.18:380.66:258:11Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:424.03:224.58:540.29:410.76:268:10Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:383.84:164.59:500.310:390.76:278:09Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:333.75:094.510:420.311:310.76:278:08Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:263.66:004.611:310.46:288:07Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:173.66:484.612:210.612:170.46:298:06Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:063.77:334.71:080.61:020.36:298:05Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:493.88:124.71:510.51:450.36:308:04New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:283.88:494.72:300.42:250.36:318:03New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:053.99:234.73:060.43:030.36:328:02New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:404.09:574.73:420.33:420.36:328:01New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:184.110:334.64:190.24:240.36:338:00Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:004.211:144.54:560.15:090.36:347:58Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:474.45:360.15:570.36:347:57Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:004.412:384.56:190.16:500.46:357:56First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:514.21:344.67:070.17:500.56:367:55First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:484.12:354.78:020.18:570.56:377:54First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:534.03:404.99:060.010:040.46:377:53First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:593.94:425.010:10-0.111:060.26:387:51Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:034.05:425.211:09-0.26:397:50Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:044.26:405.312:040.112:07-0.36:397:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:034.47:345.412:59-0.11:05-0.46:407:48Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:564.68:245.41:52-0.21:59-0.56:417:47Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:464.79:105.32:40-0.32:51-0.56:417:45Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:344.89:565.13:27-0.43:41-0.46:427:44Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:224.810:444.94:12-0.34:32-0.26:437:43Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:124.811:324.64:58-0.25:220.06:447:41Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:034.75:43-0.16:120.26:447:40Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:224.312:544.66:290.17:040.56:457:39Third Quarter31Sat
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 5:04 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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