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 4h 01m 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 - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:415.09:074.92:29-0.32:55-0.46:406:08New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:254.89:544.93:18-0.23:38-0.36:396:08Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:114.510:424.84:060.04:21-0.16:386:09Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:584.211:314.74:550.25:040.16:376:10Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:463.95:440.55:490.36:356:11First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:224.512:383.66:370.76:400.56:346:12First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:174.41:353.47:380.97:390.66:336:13First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:154.32:363.48:431.08:420.76:326:13First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:134.23:343.49:410.99:400.76:306:14Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:084.34:293.510:330.810:320.66:296:15Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:004.35:213.611:210.711:200.56:286:16Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:484.46:083.812:040.66:266:17Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:304.56:494.012:060.412:430.46:256:17Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:074.57:264.312:490.31:180.36:246:18Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:424.58:004.51:290.21:520.26:226:19Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:154.58:364.72:090.22:250.16:216:20Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:494.49:144.82:510.13:010.06:206:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:284.29:594.93:350.13:410.06:186:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:144.110:514.94:230.24:250.06:176:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:073.911:484.95:150.35:140.06:166:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:073.86:130.46:110.16:146:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:514.81:153.77:190.57:200.26:136:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:004.82:273.78:300.58:340.26:116:25Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:074.83:353.99:350.49:420.16:106:26Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:094.94:374.110:330.210:430.06:096:27Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:084.95:364.411:260.011:41-0.16:076:27Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:025.06:284.712:16-0.26:066:28Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:504.97:164.912:36-0.21:01-0.36:056:29New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:354.87:595.01:26-0.21:43-0.36:036:30New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:174.68:415.02:12-0.12:24-0.26:026:30New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:584.39:245.02:580.03:04-0.16:016:31Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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