Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 7:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 57m at 1:19 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Dec 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:344.42:534.58:450.49:150.06:585:03Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:314.53:484.39:460.410:050.06:595:03Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:254.64:414.210:400.410:520.07:005:03Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:154.75:314.111:310.411:360.17:015:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:024.86:174.012:180.47:025:02Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:444.87:003.912:180.11:010.47:035:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:234.87:383.812:570.21:410.47:035:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:594.88:153.81:340.32:200.47:045:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:354.88:523.72:100.32:580.47:055:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:114.79:313.72:480.43:380.47:065:03Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:504.710:153.63:280.54:190.47:065:03Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:324.611:033.74:110.55:020.47:075:03Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:174.511:533.84:570.65:460.47:085:04Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:054.45:470.76:330.37:095:04First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:473.912:584.36:450.77:260.37:095:04First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:454.11:564.37:500.78:210.17:105:04First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:434.42:544.28:540.59:140.07:105:05First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:384.73:514.29:530.310:04-0.27:115:05Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:325.04:484.310:490.110:55-0.47:125:06Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:275.35:444.311:44-0.111:46-0.57:125:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:205.66:384.412:39-0.27:135:06Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:115.87:304.512:38-0.61:31-0.47:135:07Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:005.98:214.51:30-0.72:22-0.47:145:07Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:505.89:144.52:23-0.63:14-0.47:145:08Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:435.610:114.53:17-0.54:07-0.47:155:09Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:375.411:094.44:13-0.34:59-0.37:155:09Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:325.15:09-0.15:51-0.27:155:10Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:074.412:264.86:070.26:45-0.17:165:10Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:054.41:224.57:090.47:420.07:165:11Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:034.42:204.28:140.68:380.17:165:12Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:004.53:154.09:160.69:310.17:165:13Waning Crescent31Fri
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 4:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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