Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 28m at 5:39 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:465.28:054.11:19-0.12:080.17:085:42New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:285.08:484.12:050.02:500.17:085:43New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:084.89:314.12:490.13:300.27:075:44Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:494.610:164.13:330.34:090.27:065:45Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:314.411:014.14:170.44:470.37:055:46Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:144.211:464.15:030.55:260.37:055:47Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:584.05:500.76:080.47:045:48First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:354.112:453.76:420.96:550.57:035:49First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:274.21:393.67:431.07:490.67:025:50First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:234.22:373.48:461.08:460.67:015:51First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:194.33:343.49:430.99:380.57:005:52Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:124.44:283.410:360.810:280.46:595:52Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:044.65:213.511:260.711:170.36:585:53Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:544.86:113.712:130.56:575:54Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:395.06:564.012:060.112:580.36:565:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:215.17:384.312:530.01:390.16:555:56Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:025.28:224.51:40-0.22:20-0.16:545:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:435.29:084.72:27-0.33:03-0.36:535:58Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:295.19:594.93:18-0.33:48-0.46:525:59Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:184.910:545.04:11-0.24:34-0.46:516:00Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:114.611:505.05:06-0.15:24-0.46:506:01Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:084.36:040.16:17-0.26:496:02Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:505.01:094.17:080.37:18-0.16:476:02Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:545.02:153.98:180.48:250.06:466:03Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:594.93:213.89:260.49:290.16:456:04Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:014.94:233.810:270.410:290.16:446:05Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:004.95:223.911:240.311:250.16:436:06Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:554.96:164.012:160.36:416:07Waning Crescent28Fri
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 8:45 pm — 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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