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 5h 18m 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 - Mar 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:165.29:465.23:04-0.53:32-0.66:406:08Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:075.010:415.23:58-0.44:20-0.66:396:09Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:014.711:375.14:53-0.25:10-0.46:376:10Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:564.45:500.06:03-0.26:366:10Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:345.012:544.16:500.37:010.06:356:11Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:354.81:573.97:570.58:050.26:346:12Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:374.73:003.79:040.69:090.36:326:13Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:364.63:593.710:040.610:070.36:316:14Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:334.64:563.810:580.511:000.36:306:14Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:264.65:483.811:480.511:500.36:286:15Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:144.66:344.012:320.46:276:16Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:564.67:154.112:360.31:110.46:266:17New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:334.57:514.21:170.31:460.36:246:18New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:084.58:264.31:550.32:190.36:236:18New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:414.39:004.32:330.32:520.36:226:19New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:144.29:354.43:110.43:250.36:206:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:484.110:144.43:510.44:000.36:196:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:273.910:564.44:330.54:370.46:186:22Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:103.811:444.45:180.65:180.46:166:22Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:593.66:080.76:050.56:156:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:384.412:573.57:070.77:040.56:146:24First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:414.52:053.58:130.78:130.56:126:25First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:464.63:123.79:160.69:180.36:116:25First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:474.74:133.910:120.310:180.16:106:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:454.95:124.311:050.111:15-0.16:086:27Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:415.16:074.611:56-0.26:076:28Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:335.26:585.012:12-0.412:44-0.46:056:28Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:215.27:465.31:06-0.51:31-0.66:046:29Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:075.18:345.51:58-0.62:17-0.76:036:30Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:554.99:245.52:49-0.53:04-0.66:016:31Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:454.710:165.43:42-0.43:52-0.56:006:31Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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