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 2h 54m 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 - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:114.55:495.211:23-0.46:018:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:084.46:445.312:050.012:15-0.46:018:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:034.47:355.41:00-0.11:05-0.46:018:19New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:534.38:215.41:53-0.11:54-0.36:018:19New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:404.29:055.32:41-0.12:39-0.26:008:20New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:244.19:485.23:270.03:24-0.16:008:20New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:094.010:325.04:110.14:080.16:008:21Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:563.911:174.84:560.24:540.36:008:21Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:453.95:400.25:400.46:008:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:044.612:343.86:240.36:280.66:008:22Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:504.41:253.97:090.37:200.76:008:23First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:394.32:183.97:580.48:170.86:008:23First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:314.13:124.08:500.49:180.86:008:23First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:244.04:044.29:420.410:150.86:008:24First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:163.94:544.310:300.311:070.76:008:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:063.85:434.511:150.211:570.66:008:25Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:563.86:304.711:580.26:008:25Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:443.97:164.912:450.412:420.16:008:25Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:303.97:585.11:320.31:270.06:018:25Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:144.08:405.32:170.12:11-0.16:018:26Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:574.29:235.43:020.02:57-0.26:018:26Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:434.310:095.43:48-0.13:46-0.36:018:26Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:354.311:015.34:36-0.34:39-0.26:018:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:334.411:555.25:26-0.35:35-0.26:028:26Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:314.66:18-0.46:33-0.16:028:26Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:525.01:314.77:11-0.47:340.16:028:27Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:504.82:334.88:08-0.48:410.26:038:27Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:514.63:344.99:08-0.39:490.26:038:27Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:524.44:335.010:07-0.310:510.26:038:27Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:504.35:305.111:02-0.311:490.26:048:27Waning Crescent30Mon
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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