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 4h 32m 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 - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:144.82:433.88:430.48:480.36:587:32First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:214.83:523.99:500.39:590.26:577:33First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:264.94:564.210:510.111:020.06:567:34Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:265.05:564.411:46-0.16:547:35Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:245.06:534.812:02-0.212:39-0.36:537:35Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:175.17:445.012:59-0.31:29-0.46:527:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:075.08:325.21:53-0.42:16-0.56:507:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:524.99:185.32:44-0.43:00-0.56:497:38Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:374.710:035.33:33-0.33:44-0.46:487:38Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:234.510:505.14:21-0.24:28-0.26:477:39Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:114.211:394.95:100.05:140.06:457:40Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:014.05:580.26:000.26:447:41Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:294.712:533.86:480.46:490.46:437:41Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:214.51:473.67:410.67:440.66:417:42Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:164.42:453.68:400.78:460.76:407:43Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:144.33:443.69:410.79:490.76:397:44Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:104.24:393.710:340.610:450.76:387:44Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:024.25:313.911:220.511:360.66:377:45Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:524.26:194.112:060.46:357:46Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:384.27:044.312:240.512:470.36:347:47Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:214.27:444.51:090.41:260.26:337:47Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:004.28:214.71:520.32:020.26:327:48New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:354.28:564.92:330.22:370.16:317:49New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:104.29:335.03:130.23:140.06:307:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:484.110:135.13:560.13:530.06:287:51Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:314.011:015.14:420.14:370.06:277:51Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:234.011:555.15:310.15:270.06:267:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:223.96:240.26:220.16:257:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:545.01:253.97:210.27:240.26:247:54First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:564.92:324.08:240.28:340.26:237:54First Quarter30Mon
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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