Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 33m at 2:25 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:21 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Mar 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:314.56:493.912:060.412:480.56:396:08Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:094.57:274.012:490.41:230.46:386:09Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:444.58:014.21:280.41:560.46:376:10Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:164.48:354.32:050.42:280.36:366:11Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:474.39:084.42:430.43:000.36:346:12Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:194.29:444.43:220.43:330.36:336:12Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:554.010:264.54:030.44:080.36:326:13Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:363.911:134.54:470.54:470.36:316:14Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:243.75:360.65:320.36:296:15Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:064.612:193.66:320.76:260.46:286:16Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:074.61:263.57:390.87:340.46:276:16Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:164.62:383.68:480.78:470.36:256:17Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:214.83:453.89:500.59:510.16:246:18Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:224.94:474.110:450.210:52-0.16:236:19Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:205.15:464.511:380.011:50-0.36:216:20Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:145.26:394.812:27-0.36:206:20New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:035.27:285.112:45-0.41:14-0.56:196:21New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:495.18:155.31:38-0.51:59-0.66:176:22New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:344.99:025.42:29-0.42:43-0.66:166:23New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:214.69:525.33:19-0.33:29-0.46:146:23Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:114.310:435.14:11-0.14:16-0.36:136:24Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:024.111:364.95:020.15:050.06:126:25Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:563.85:550.45:560.26:106:26First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:324.612:543.66:520.66:540.56:096:26First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:304.41:553.57:570.88:000.66:086:27First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:314.32:563.59:010.89:040.76:066:28First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:284.33:533.69:560.810:000.66:056:29Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:214.34:463.710:440.710:510.66:046:29Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:114.35:353.911:280.511:390.56:026:30Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:574.36:194.112:080.46:016:31Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:374.36:584.312:240.412:440.46:006:32Full Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659084)

Common Questions About Southport, NC Tides

Show All
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 1% 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 (1% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA