Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:18 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 11:52 pm (4.5 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 - May 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:113.96:080.16:080.16:227:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:394.91:073.87:010.37:030.46:217:56Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:344.72:053.77:580.58:030.66:207:57Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:314.43:053.78:590.59:080.76:197:57Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:294.34:033.89:560.510:100.76:187:58Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:234.24:563.910:460.511:040.76:177:59Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:144.15:464.111:310.411:540.66:178:00Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:024.16:324.312:130.36:168:00Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:484.07:164.512:420.512:530.36:158:01Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:304.07:544.61:260.51:300.36:148:02New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:093.98:304.72:080.42:060.36:138:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:443.99:044.82:470.42:400.36:128:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:173.89:394.93:260.43:160.26:128:04New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:533.710:184.94:070.33:540.26:118:05Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:353.711:034.94:510.34:370.36:108:06Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:263.711:554.95:380.35:260.36:098:06Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:243.76:270.36:200.36:098:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:514.81:253.87:210.37:210.46:088:08First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:504.82:304.08:200.28:300.46:078:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:534.73:344.29:210.19:410.36:078:09First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:554.64:344.610:17-0.110:450.26:068:10Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:534.65:324.911:10-0.311:440.06:068:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:504.66:275.212:00-0.46:058:12Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:464.57:205.512:42-0.112:50-0.56:058:12Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:384.48:095.61:37-0.21:39-0.56:048:13Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:274.38:555.62:29-0.22:27-0.46:048:14Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:144.29:425.53:18-0.23:14-0.36:038:14Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:024.110:305.34:07-0.14:02-0.16:038:15Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:533.911:205.04:570.14:510.16:028:16Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:463.85:460.25:410.36:028:16Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:104.812:403.76:340.36:330.56:028:17Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 3:05 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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