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 3h 02m 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 - Aug 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:403.87:114.812:440.512:400.26:238:12Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:283.87:554.81:320.41:260.26:248:11Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:113.88:344.82:150.42:080.36:258:11Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:513.89:114.72:540.42:480.36:268:10Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:283.89:474.73:310.43:270.36:268:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:063.910:234.54:070.44:060.46:278:08Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:453.911:004.44:440.44:470.56:288:07Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:274.011:394.35:210.35:300.56:288:06Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:114.15:590.36:150.66:298:05Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:204.112:574.26:380.47:050.76:308:04Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:054.01:484.27:220.48:020.86:318:03Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:573.82:454.48:130.49:060.86:318:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:563.73:444.59:120.310:090.76:328:01Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:583.74:424.710:100.211:060.56:338:00Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:593.85:395.011:050.06:337:58Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:583.96:355.212:010.312:00-0.26:347:57Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:564.27:295.412:550.112:56-0.36:357:56New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:494.48:185.51:47-0.11:50-0.56:367:55New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:394.79:065.52:36-0.32:44-0.66:367:54New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:294.99:555.43:24-0.53:37-0.66:377:53New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:225.010:455.24:12-0.64:32-0.56:387:51Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:175.011:384.95:02-0.65:27-0.36:387:50Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:135.05:51-0.56:23-0.16:397:49Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:334.61:094.96:42-0.37:210.26:407:48First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:284.32:074.87:36-0.18:240.46:417:47First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:274.03:074.78:360.19:300.56:417:45First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:283.94:054.79:380.210:310.66:427:44First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:263.85:014.610:350.311:270.56:437:43Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:223.75:554.611:280.36:437:41Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:153.86:444.612:170.512:180.36:447:40Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:043.87:294.61:040.51:040.36:457:39Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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