Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 34m at 6:28 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:36 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:524.05:570.56:050.26:406:08First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:344.612:493.86:560.67:020.36:386:09First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:374.61:563.88:040.68:080.26:376:10First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:434.83:053.89:110.59:140.16:366:11First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:464.94:094.010:110.310:15-0.16:356:11Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:475.15:114.211:080.111:14-0.36:336:12Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:445.36:094.512:02-0.16:326:13Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:385.47:014.812:11-0.412:53-0.36:316:14Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:275.47:505.01:06-0.51:41-0.56:296:15Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:135.38:385.11:58-0.62:27-0.66:286:15Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:005.19:285.12:49-0.53:13-0.56:276:16Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:494.810:185.13:41-0.34:00-0.46:256:17Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:394.511:104.94:32-0.14:47-0.26:246:18Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:304.25:230.15:340.06:236:19Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:034.812:234.06:170.46:260.26:216:19Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:574.61:193.77:160.67:230.46:206:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:554.42:193.68:200.78:260.66:196:21Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:534.43:173.69:200.79:250.66:176:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:494.34:123.610:130.710:180.56:166:22Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:414.45:053.711:020.611:070.56:156:23Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:314.45:533.911:480.511:540.46:136:24Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:164.56:364.112:290.46:126:25Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:564.57:154.212:380.31:060.36:116:26New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:324.57:504.41:180.31:400.26:096:26New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:054.48:244.51:560.22:140.26:086:27New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:384.38:584.62:350.22:480.16:076:28New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:124.29:374.73:160.23:240.16:056:29Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:524.110:224.83:590.24:040.16:046:29Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:394.011:134.84:470.34:480.16:026:30Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:333.95:380.35:390.26:016:31First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:104.812:333.86:360.46:380.26:006:32First Quarter31Sat
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 9:32 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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