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 6h 04m 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 - Jan 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:544.64:083.910:130.610:190.27:175:13Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:454.65:003.811:040.611:040.27:175:14Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:344.75:493.711:530.511:470.27:175:15Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:194.86:343.712:380.57:175:16New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:004.87:143.712:290.31:190.57:175:16New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:374.87:523.71:090.31:580.47:175:17New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:134.88:283.71:460.32:350.47:175:18New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:484.89:053.72:240.33:130.47:175:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:244.79:463.83:030.33:520.37:175:20Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:034.710:313.93:450.44:320.37:175:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:464.611:204.04:310.45:130.27:175:21Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:324.55:200.55:570.27:175:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:124.212:224.36:150.56:460.17:175:23First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:094.31:204.27:180.67:420.17:175:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:104.62:224.18:260.58:410.07:175:25First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:104.83:254.19:300.49:37-0.27:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:095.14:264.110:300.210:32-0.37:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:075.35:264.211:280.011:28-0.57:165:28Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:045.56:244.312:24-0.17:165:29Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:575.77:174.412:24-0.51:17-0.37:155:30Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:465.78:074.51:17-0.62:08-0.47:155:31Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:355.68:584.62:10-0.62:57-0.47:145:32Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:245.49:514.63:02-0.43:46-0.47:145:33Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:155.210:454.53:55-0.34:34-0.37:135:34Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:054.911:394.54:480.05:22-0.27:135:35Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:564.65:410.26:100.07:125:36Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:324.512:484.36:370.57:010.17:125:37Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:274.41:434.07:380.77:560.37:115:38Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:234.42:393.88:410.78:520.37:115:39Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:184.43:333.79:390.89:430.47:105:40Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:104.54:273.610:320.710:310.47:095:41Waning Crescent31Mon
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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