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 46m at 6:18 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:414.87:544.01:200.11:570.36:315:19Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:154.98:284.01:540.12:370.26:325:18Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:525.09:073.92:310.13:200.26:335:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:345.09:543.83:120.14:070.26:345:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:254.910:503.83:590.24:570.26:355:16Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:224.911:523.84:510.25:510.36:365:15Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:224.85:500.36:510.36:375:14Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:583.91:264.86:570.37:550.26:385:13Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:064.12:314.78:100.38:560.06:395:12Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:094.43:324.79:180.29:52-0.26:405:12Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:084.74:294.710:190.010:43-0.46:405:11Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:045.05:254.711:16-0.111:33-0.56:415:10Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:585.36:174.612:12-0.26:425:10New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:475.47:064.512:21-0.51:04-0.26:435:09New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:335.57:524.41:07-0.51:53-0.26:445:08New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:185.48:374.21:52-0.42:40-0.16:455:08New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:035.39:234.02:37-0.23:270.06:465:07Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:495.110:133.83:230.04:150.26:475:07Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:384.811:053.74:100.25:030.36:485:06Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:284.611:583.64:590.45:510.46:495:06Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:194.45:500.66:420.56:505:05First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:533.61:134.36:470.87:380.66:515:05First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:503.72:084.27:500.88:330.56:525:04First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:463.83:014.18:510.89:220.46:535:04First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:374.03:514.09:460.710:060.36:535:04Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:264.24:394.010:360.610:480.36:545:04Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:124.55:263.911:230.511:280.26:555:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:564.76:103.912:090.46:565:03Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:374.96:503.912:070.112:520.36:575:03Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:155.07:283.912:460.11:350.26:585:03Full Moon30Fri
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 9:23 am — 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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