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 4h 32m 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 - Feb 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:005.011:374.94:47-0.35:16-0.57:085:42Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:564.85:44-0.16:09-0.47:085:43First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:365.012:554.56:460.17:08-0.37:075:44First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:384.91:584.37:530.38:11-0.27:065:45First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:415.03:004.29:010.39:13-0.17:055:46First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:415.04:014.110:030.310:10-0.17:045:47Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:395.04:594.111:000.311:05-0.17:045:48Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:345.05:544.111:540.211:570.07:035:49Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:245.06:444.112:430.27:025:50Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:095.07:274.212:450.01:270.27:015:51Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:494.98:084.21:290.12:060.27:005:52Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:274.88:464.22:090.12:430.26:595:53Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:044.69:264.22:490.23:200.26:585:54Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:424.510:074.23:300.33:580.26:575:55Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:214.310:504.24:120.44:360.36:565:55Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:024.211:344.24:550.55:150.36:555:56Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:464.05:410.65:580.46:545:57Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:224.212:343.86:320.86:450.56:535:58Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:154.21:293.77:310.87:410.56:525:59Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:134.32:293.68:340.88:400.56:516:00Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:104.43:273.79:320.79:350.36:496:01Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:054.64:233.810:250.510:270.26:486:02Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:584.85:184.011:160.311:190.06:476:03Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:505.06:104.312:050.16:466:04Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:385.26:594.612:11-0.212:52-0.26:456:04New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:245.37:464.91:02-0.41:38-0.46:446:05New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:095.48:335.11:52-0.62:24-0.66:426:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:565.39:245.22:43-0.63:11-0.76:416:07Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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