Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 6:28 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 12:29 pm (4.0 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 - Jul 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:144.15:535.011:24-0.26:048:27Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:094.06:455.012:130.312:13-0.16:058:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:023.97:335.11:060.31:010.06:058:27Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:493.88:165.01:550.31:460.16:068:26Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:333.88:565.02:390.32:290.26:068:26Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:133.79:354.93:200.43:090.36:078:26Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:533.710:144.73:590.43:490.46:078:26Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:353.710:544.64:390.44:310.46:088:26Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:193.711:354.55:190.45:140.56:088:25Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:053.85:590.46:000.66:098:25Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:184.412:523.86:390.46:480.76:098:25Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:024.21:423.97:230.47:410.86:108:24Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:494.02:344.18:100.48:410.96:118:24Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:413.93:284.29:020.49:430.86:118:24Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:363.84:214.59:530.310:400.76:128:23Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:313.85:134.710:420.211:340.56:128:23Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:263.86:065.011:310.06:138:22Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:213.86:585.212:270.412:21-0.16:148:22Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:154.07:485.41:190.21:13-0.36:148:21New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:064.28:365.62:090.02:05-0.46:158:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:554.39:245.62:59-0.22:57-0.56:168:20New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:464.510:145.63:48-0.33:51-0.56:168:20Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:424.611:075.44:38-0.44:47-0.46:178:19Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:404.75:29-0.55:44-0.36:188:18Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:025.112:384.86:20-0.56:42-0.16:188:18Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:574.91:364.87:12-0.47:430.26:198:17First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:544.62:364.88:08-0.38:500.36:208:16First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:534.33:364.89:08-0.19:560.46:218:16First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:534.14:334.810:060.010:560.56:218:15Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:503.95:294.811:000.011:520.56:228:14Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:463.86:224.811:510.16:238:13Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:28 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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