Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 05m at 3:14 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:033.46:050.65:540.76:028:17Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:234.412:543.56:490.66:440.86:018:18Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:094.31:463.67:350.67:390.96:018:18First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:594.22:413.88:250.68:410.96:018:19First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:514.03:354.09:160.59:440.86:018:19First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:443.94:264.310:040.410:400.76:008:20First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:353.95:154.610:480.211:330.66:008:20Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:263.86:054.911:320.16:008:21Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:183.86:555.212:250.412:18-0.16:008:21Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:103.97:445.41:170.21:06-0.26:008:22Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:593.98:325.62:080.11:56-0.36:008:22Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:484.09:205.62:580.02:47-0.46:008:23Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:404.110:125.63:49-0.13:41-0.46:008:23Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:364.111:075.44:42-0.24:38-0.36:008:24Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:374.25:35-0.25:37-0.16:008:24Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:045.212:384.36:28-0.26:370.06:008:24Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:005.01:394.47:22-0.27:400.26:008:25Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:574.72:404.58:18-0.28:480.46:008:25Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:564.43:394.79:16-0.19:550.56:008:25Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:544.24:364.810:10-0.110:550.56:018:25Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:494.05:294.811:010.011:510.56:018:26Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:433.86:214.911:480.16:018:26Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:363.77:094.912:430.512:350.26:018:26Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:243.67:534.91:320.51:190.26:028:26New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:083.68:334.82:170.52:010.36:028:26New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:473.59:104.82:570.52:410.46:028:26New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:253.59:484.73:360.63:190.46:028:27New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:053.510:264.64:150.53:590.56:038:27Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:473.511:054.54:540.54:420.66:038:27Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:323.611:464.45:340.55:260.66:048:27Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 6:27 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 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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