Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:04 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m at 9:40 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jan 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:325.78:544.32:01-0.52:58-0.37:175:13New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:235.69:504.42:56-0.43:49-0.37:175:14Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:165.310:484.43:52-0.34:40-0.37:175:15Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:095.011:454.54:49-0.15:30-0.27:175:16Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:024.75:460.26:20-0.17:175:17First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:424.512:564.46:460.47:130.07:175:17First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:394.51:534.17:510.68:090.17:175:18First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:374.52:493.88:560.79:030.27:175:19First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:314.63:443.69:540.79:530.37:175:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:244.64:373.510:480.710:410.37:175:21Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:144.65:293.511:380.711:270.47:175:22Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:024.76:173.512:260.77:175:23Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:464.77:003.512:110.41:090.67:175:23Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:254.77:393.612:530.41:480.67:175:24Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:014.78:153.61:320.42:240.57:175:25Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:364.78:523.72:100.43:010.57:165:26Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:104.79:313.82:490.43:370.47:165:27Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:464.610:133.93:300.44:140.37:165:28Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:254.510:594.04:140.54:510.37:155:29Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:074.311:474.25:010.55:300.27:155:30Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:544.15:530.66:140.27:155:31Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:404.412:463.96:520.77:050.27:145:32Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:394.51:473.88:000.78:050.27:145:33Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:414.72:533.79:080.69:060.17:135:34Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:434.93:583.710:100.510:04-0.17:135:35Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:435.25:013.811:090.311:02-0.27:125:36Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:435.46:024.012:060.17:125:37Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:385.56:574.212:01-0.41:00-0.17:115:38New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:285.67:494.412:57-0.51:50-0.27:115:39New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:165.68:394.61:51-0.52:38-0.37:105:40New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:045.49:304.62:43-0.43:25-0.47:095:41Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 12:52 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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