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 2h 45m 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 - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:045.49:284.22:37-0.23:33-0.17:175:14Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:555.410:254.33:30-0.24:23-0.27:175:14Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:495.211:244.44:26-0.25:13-0.37:175:15Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:455.05:250.06:05-0.37:175:16Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:244.612:424.86:260.27:01-0.37:175:17Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:264.71:424.57:340.38:00-0.27:175:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:284.82:444.38:430.48:59-0.27:175:18Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:275.03:434.19:470.39:54-0.27:175:19Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:245.04:414.010:460.310:47-0.27:175:20Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:195.15:373.911:420.311:38-0.17:175:21Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:115.16:293.912:340.37:175:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:585.17:153.812:270.01:210.37:175:23New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:415.07:573.81:120.12:040.37:175:24New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:204.98:383.81:540.22:440.37:175:25New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:004.89:193.82:350.33:240.47:175:26Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:394.710:033.83:170.44:030.47:165:27Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:204.510:483.84:000.54:420.47:165:27Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:024.311:343.94:450.65:210.47:165:28Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:454.25:310.76:020.47:155:29First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:224.012:304.06:220.86:470.57:155:30First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:134.01:213.87:200.97:380.57:155:31First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:084.22:173.68:240.98:320.57:145:32First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:024.33:133.69:230.99:230.47:145:33First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:554.54:083.610:170.710:120.37:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:484.75:023.611:100.611:010.17:135:35Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:405.05:563.812:010.47:125:36Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:295.26:464.012:500.27:125:37Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:165.47:334.212:43-0.21:37-0.17:115:38Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:015.58:214.41:33-0.42:23-0.27:105:39Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:485.59:124.62:25-0.53:10-0.47:105:40Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:375.410:074.83:18-0.43:59-0.57:095:41Waning Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659084)

Common Questions About Southport, NC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA