Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 20m at 8:27 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:21 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Apr 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:534.72:244.08:200.38:330.25:586:32Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:584.83:284.29:210.19:370.05:576:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:584.94:284.510:17-0.110:36-0.25:566:34Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:565.05:264.811:11-0.311:34-0.35:546:35Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:525.16:205.112:02-0.55:536:35Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:445.18:115.412:30-0.51:52-0.66:527:36New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:325.18:585.52:22-0.52:40-0.76:507:37New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:194.99:465.53:13-0.53:26-0.66:497:38New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:074.710:355.44:03-0.44:14-0.56:487:38Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:574.511:265.24:54-0.35:02-0.36:477:39Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:504.35:44-0.15:52-0.16:457:40Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:184.912:434.16:350.26:430.26:447:41Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:114.71:383.97:280.47:380.46:437:41First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:064.52:363.88:270.58:390.66:417:42First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:034.43:343.89:270.59:410.66:407:43First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:594.34:293.910:220.510:380.66:397:44First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:524.25:214.011:100.411:290.56:387:44Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:424.26:104.211:550.46:377:45Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:304.26:564.412:170.512:380.36:357:46Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:144.27:384.51:030.41:180.26:347:47Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:544.28:154.71:460.31:550.26:337:47Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:304.28:504.82:260.32:310.26:327:48Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:054.19:254.93:050.23:070.16:317:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:404.110:024.93:450.23:440.16:307:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:194.110:454.94:280.24:260.16:287:51Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:064.011:344.95:140.15:120.16:277:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:004.06:020.16:030.16:267:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:294.912:594.06:550.17:000.26:257:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:274.82:034.17:530.18:050.26:247:54Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:304.83:094.28:560.19:150.26:237:54Third 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 11:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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