Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 8:27 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 50m at 2:14 pm (4.4 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:104.88:244.01:500.22:290.36:315:19New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:454.89:003.92:260.23:090.36:325:18Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:234.89:423.93:040.23:530.36:335:17Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:084.810:333.93:480.24:390.26:345:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:004.811:303.94:360.35:290.26:355:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:564.75:310.36:230.26:365:15First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:314.012:564.76:320.47:230.26:375:14First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:374.12:004.77:410.38:250.06:385:13First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:414.43:034.78:490.29:22-0.26:395:12Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:414.74:014.79:520.010:16-0.46:395:12Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:385.04:584.710:50-0.111:07-0.56:405:11Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:335.35:534.711:46-0.311:58-0.66:415:10Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:255.56:454.712:40-0.46:425:10Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:145.77:344.612:48-0.61:32-0.46:435:09Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:015.68:214.51:36-0.62:21-0.36:445:08Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:485.59:104.32:23-0.43:10-0.26:455:08Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:365.310:014.23:12-0.34:00-0.16:465:07Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:275.110:554.04:010.04:490.06:475:07Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:184.811:483.94:520.25:380.26:485:06Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:094.65:440.46:290.36:495:06Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:433.91:034.46:400.67:240.46:505:05Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:403.91:584.27:420.78:190.46:515:05Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:354.02:514.18:430.79:110.46:525:05Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:284.23:434.09:390.79:570.36:535:04Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:174.34:324.010:290.610:410.26:535:04Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:054.55:203.911:170.511:220.26:545:04Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:504.66:053.912:020.56:555:03Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:324.86:463.912:030.212:460.46:565:03New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:104.97:243.912:420.11:260.36:575:03New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:475.08:014.01:200.12:070.26:585:03New Moon30Sun
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 5:20 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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