Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 3:14 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 9:12 am (4.3 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 - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:523.62:434.78:020.39:140.76:457:38First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:023.63:514.89:120.310:210.66:467:37First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:123.74:544.910:200.111:200.46:467:36Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:173.95:545.111:21-0.16:477:34Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:184.16:515.212:160.112:21-0.26:487:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:154.57:435.31:09-0.11:18-0.46:487:32Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:064.88:305.21:58-0.32:12-0.46:497:30Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:545.09:155.12:44-0.43:03-0.46:507:29Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:415.110:014.83:28-0.43:54-0.36:507:27Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:295.110:484.54:12-0.44:44-0.16:517:26Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:195.011:374.24:57-0.25:350.16:527:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:104.85:430.06:260.36:537:23Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:283.91:034.76:310.27:200.66:537:22Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:223.71:584.57:220.48:200.86:547:21Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:203.52:574.38:210.69:250.96:557:19Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:203.43:564.39:260.710:250.86:557:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:193.54:514.310:250.611:170.86:567:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:133.65:424.311:180.66:577:15Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:053.76:304.412:040.612:060.56:577:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:523.97:134.412:460.512:520.46:587:12Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:344.17:514.41:250.41:350.46:597:11New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:114.38:264.42:000.32:150.36:597:09New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:454.58:584.32:330.22:530.37:007:08New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:184.69:304.23:050.23:320.37:017:07New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:534.710:054.13:390.14:140.37:017:05Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:334.810:464.04:150.15:000.37:027:04Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:214.811:373.84:570.15:490.47:037:02Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:164.85:450.26:440.57:047:01Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:343.71:174.86:390.27:460.67:047:00First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:403.62:244.77:430.38:560.57:056:58First Quarter30Wed
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 12:13 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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