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 4h 13m 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 - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:483.98:094.61:460.41:470.36:457:37Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:264.08:454.62:240.42:270.36:467:36Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:024.19:194.52:590.33:050.36:477:35Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:374.29:524.43:320.33:420.36:477:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:124.210:254.34:060.34:220.46:487:32Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:494.311:024.14:410.35:030.46:497:31Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:314.411:434.05:180.35:480.56:507:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:174.45:580.36:360.66:507:28Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:303.91:094.56:420.47:310.66:517:27Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:243.72:084.57:340.48:350.76:527:25Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:273.73:134.68:380.49:420.66:527:24Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:363.74:164.89:450.310:430.46:537:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:403.95:165.010:470.111:380.26:547:21Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:414.16:145.111:45-0.26:547:20Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:394.47:085.312:32-0.112:42-0.46:557:18Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:334.87:595.31:23-0.31:38-0.56:567:17New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:235.18:465.32:11-0.52:31-0.66:567:16New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:115.29:335.12:58-0.63:23-0.66:577:14New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:005.310:224.93:45-0.64:15-0.46:587:13Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:515.311:134.64:32-0.55:08-0.36:587:11Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:455.15:21-0.46:010.06:597:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:074.312:395.06:11-0.16:560.27:007:09First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:024.11:354.87:040.17:540.47:017:07First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:593.82:344.68:020.38:580.67:017:06First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:003.73:334.59:060.510:010.67:027:04First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:593.74:294.410:070.510:560.67:037:03Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:553.75:224.411:020.511:440.57:037:02Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:473.86:124.411:520.47:047:00Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:364.06:584.412:290.412:390.47:056:59Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:204.17:394.41:110.41:230.37:056:57Full Moon30Sun
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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