Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 7:00 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:264.44:463.610:470.710:480.56:396:08Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:164.55:363.711:340.611:350.46:386:09Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:034.66:223.912:180.56:376:10Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:454.77:034.112:200.312:580.36:366:11New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:234.77:404.31:020.21:350.26:346:12New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:584.78:164.41:420.12:110.16:336:12New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:334.78:544.62:230.02:480.06:326:13New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:114.79:374.73:060.03:28-0.16:306:14Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:544.510:264.83:530.04:10-0.26:296:15Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:434.411:194.94:430.14:57-0.26:286:16Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:384.25:370.25:48-0.16:266:16First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:174.912:384.16:370.36:460.06:256:17First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:214.91:464.07:440.37:540.06:246:18First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:284.92:544.08:530.39:020.06:226:19First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:325.03:584.19:560.210:05-0.16:216:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:325.04:594.310:540.011:04-0.26:206:20Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:305.15:564.511:48-0.16:186:21Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:235.16:484.712:01-0.312:38-0.26:176:22Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:115.17:344.812:54-0.31:24-0.36:166:23Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:555.08:184.91:43-0.32:07-0.36:146:23Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:384.89:014.92:29-0.22:48-0.26:136:24Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:204.59:454.83:140.03:29-0.16:126:25Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:044.310:304.73:590.14:100.16:106:26Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:494.111:174.64:440.34:520.26:096:26Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:363.95:310.55:370.46:086:27Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:054.412:273.76:210.66:260.66:066:28Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:584.31:223.67:170.87:230.76:056:29Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:554.22:213.58:190.88:250.76:036:29Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:524.23:183.69:170.89:230.76:026:30Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:464.34:123.710:080.610:150.66:016:31Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:374.35:033.910:550.511:040.45:596:32Waning 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 10:09 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 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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