Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 2:25 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:21 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Dec 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:274.94:434.210:440.210:51-0.26:585:03Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:205.15:364.011:390.211:38-0.26:595:03Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:105.26:263.912:310.27:005:03Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:555.27:113.812:24-0.11:180.27:015:03Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:375.17:533.71:070.02:010.37:025:02Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:175.08:333.61:480.22:430.47:035:03Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:564.99:143.62:280.33:250.47:035:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:384.710:003.53:090.44:070.57:045:03Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:224.610:483.53:530.54:490.57:055:03Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:074.411:383.54:400.65:320.57:065:03Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:534.35:280.86:170.67:065:03Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:293.612:414.16:210.97:050.57:075:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:233.81:324.07:210.97:550.57:085:04Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:174.02:253.98:250.98:450.47:095:04Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:094.23:163.89:230.89:300.37:095:04Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:584.44:073.710:150.710:140.27:105:04Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:474.74:573.711:060.610:580.17:105:05Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:355.05:483.711:570.411:440.07:115:05Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:245.26:383.812:460.37:125:06New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:105.47:253.912:33-0.21:350.17:125:06New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:565.58:134.01:22-0.32:240.07:135:06New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:455.59:054.12:13-0.33:14-0.17:135:07Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:365.510:044.23:08-0.34:05-0.27:145:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:325.311:054.34:06-0.24:57-0.27:145:08Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:285.15:050.05:49-0.27:155:09First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:054.412:244.86:060.26:43-0.27:155:09First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:064.61:234.57:120.37:41-0.27:155:10First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:084.72:234.28:220.48:39-0.17:165:10First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:074.83:214.09:270.59:34-0.17:165:11Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:034.94:183.810:260.510:250.07:165:12Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:574.95:133.711:210.511:120.17:165:12Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 5:23 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 0% 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 (0% 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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