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 1h 37m 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 - Oct 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:533.73:334.88:580.310:020.47:066:57First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:023.94:364.810:090.211:010.27:066:56Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:054.15:354.911:120.011:540.07:076:54Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:044.56:304.912:11-0.17:086:53Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:594.87:224.912:44-0.21:07-0.27:096:51Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:495.18:094.81:31-0.42:00-0.37:096:50Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:345.28:534.62:16-0.42:49-0.27:106:49Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:185.39:364.42:58-0.33:36-0.17:116:47Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:025.210:204.13:40-0.24:230.07:126:46Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:485.011:073.94:230.05:110.27:126:45Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:364.811:583.75:080.25:590.47:136:44Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:274.65:550.46:490.67:146:42Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:503.51:214.46:450.67:440.87:156:41Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:473.42:174.37:420.78:450.87:166:40Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:473.43:164.28:460.89:450.87:166:39Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:463.54:114.29:500.810:370.77:176:37Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:403.75:024.210:460.711:220.57:186:36Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:313.95:504.211:360.67:196:35Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:174.16:344.212:030.412:230.57:206:34Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:004.47:164.212:420.31:070.47:206:32Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:394.67:534.11:180.21:490.37:216:31New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:164.88:284.11:540.12:300.27:226:30New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:515.09:034.02:290.03:120.27:236:29New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:285.19:424.03:050.03:550.27:246:28Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:115.19:283.92:460.03:430.26:255:27Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:035.110:233.83:330.04:350.26:255:26Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:015.011:263.74:270.15:310.36:265:25Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:024.95:260.26:310.36:275:24First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:343.81:074.86:320.37:360.36:285:23First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:433.92:134.77:460.38:410.26:295:22First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:504.23:154.78:580.39:380.06:305:21Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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