Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 20m at 6:18 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:29 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Apr 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:384.411:115.24:36-0.24:43-0.35:596:32Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:344.15:300.05:35-0.15:576:33Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:075.012:313.96:260.36:320.25:566:34Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:054.71:323.87:290.57:360.45:556:34Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:064.62:353.78:350.68:420.55:536:35Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:064.43:343.79:340.69:420.55:526:36Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:014.45:293.811:260.511:360.56:517:37Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:534.46:204.012:120.46:497:37Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:414.37:064.112:250.512:550.46:487:38Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:254.37:474.31:110.41:340.36:477:39Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:044.38:244.41:530.42:090.36:467:40New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:394.28:584.52:330.42:420.36:447:40New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:124.19:314.63:100.33:150.36:437:41New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:444.010:044.63:480.43:480.36:427:42New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:183.910:424.74:280.44:230.36:407:43Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:573.811:254.75:100.45:030.36:397:43Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:443.75:560.55:470.46:387:44Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:154.712:373.66:450.56:370.46:377:45Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:104.61:383.67:420.57:380.56:367:46First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:124.62:463.78:450.58:490.56:347:47First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:184.73:533.99:490.39:580.36:337:47First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:204.74:544.210:450.111:010.16:327:48Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:194.85:514.611:37-0.111:59-0.16:317:49Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:154.86:475.012:27-0.36:307:50Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:094.97:385.312:56-0.31:16-0.56:297:50Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:594.88:275.61:51-0.42:04-0.66:287:51Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:464.79:145.62:43-0.42:50-0.66:267:52Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:334.610:025.63:34-0.43:37-0.56:257:53Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:234.310:525.44:25-0.34:26-0.36:247:53Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:164.111:455.25:17-0.15:16-0.16:237:54Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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