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 6h 02m at 7:47 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:593.83:404.39:110.59:560.86:238:13First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:543.74:334.410:040.410:510.86:248:12Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:473.75:234.510:540.411:410.76:258:11Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:393.76:134.711:410.36:258:10Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:303.87:004.812:300.512:280.26:268:09Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:173.97:445.01:160.31:140.06:278:08Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:024.18:265.12:000.22:00-0.16:288:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:444.39:075.22:430.02:46-0.26:288:06Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:284.59:505.23:26-0.23:34-0.36:298:05Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:164.710:375.14:11-0.34:24-0.36:308:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:094.811:295.04:58-0.45:18-0.26:308:03Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:054.95:47-0.56:14-0.16:318:02Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:244.81:035.06:38-0.47:130.06:328:01Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:224.62:045.07:34-0.38:180.26:338:00Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:244.43:075.08:35-0.29:260.26:337:59Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:284.24:095.09:40-0.210:310.26:347:58Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:304.15:085.010:40-0.211:300.26:357:57Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:304.16:055.111:37-0.26:357:55Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:274.26:585.112:260.112:31-0.16:367:54Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:204.27:475.01:170.11:22-0.16:377:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:074.38:305.02:040.12:090.06:387:52New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:494.39:104.82:460.12:530.06:387:51New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:294.39:484.73:250.13:340.16:397:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:094.310:274.54:030.14:150.26:407:48Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:514.311:074.34:410.24:580.46:407:47Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:344.311:494.15:200.35:410.56:417:46Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:194.26:000.36:270.66:427:44Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:344.01:074.26:420.47:170.76:427:43First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:223.81:594.27:290.58:130.86:437:42First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:163.72:564.28:240.69:150.86:447:40First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:143.63:524.39:230.610:140.86:457:39First Quarter31Mon
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 11:00 am — 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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