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 3h 39m 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:335.310:024.33:12-0.24:01-0.27:175:14Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:255.210:594.54:05-0.14:50-0.37:175:14Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:195.011:574.65:01-0.15:40-0.37:175:15Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:164.86:000.16:35-0.37:175:16First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:584.71:164.67:040.27:34-0.37:175:17First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:014.82:184.48:130.38:35-0.37:175:18First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:025.03:204.39:190.29:33-0.37:175:18Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:015.14:194.210:200.210:28-0.37:175:19Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:585.25:174.211:180.111:21-0.37:175:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:535.36:124.212:120.17:175:21Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:435.37:014.212:13-0.21:030.17:175:22Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:285.27:464.11:01-0.21:480.17:175:23Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:105.18:294.11:46-0.12:310.17:175:24Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:515.09:124.12:290.13:120.17:175:25Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:324.89:574.03:120.23:530.27:175:26Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:144.610:434.03:560.34:340.27:165:27Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:584.411:294.04:410.55:150.37:165:27Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:424.35:270.65:570.37:165:28Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:184.012:294.16:170.76:430.47:155:29Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:094.11:203.97:140.87:350.47:155:30Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:044.22:153.88:160.98:290.47:155:31Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:584.33:103.79:150.89:210.47:145:32Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:504.44:043.710:080.710:090.37:145:33Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:414.64:563.710:590.610:570.27:135:34Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:314.85:473.911:480.411:440.07:135:35Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:185.06:354.112:350.27:125:36New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:025.27:204.312:32-0.11:200.07:125:37New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:455.48:044.51:20-0.32:04-0.27:115:38New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:295.48:524.62:08-0.42:50-0.47:105:39New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:155.49:444.82:58-0.43:37-0.57:105:40Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:065.210:394.93:51-0.44:26-0.57:095:41Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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