Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 5:39 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 11:41 am (3.8 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 - Mar 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:434.97:034.112:180.11:020.26:406:08New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:264.87:454.21:060.11:430.26:396:09New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:044.78:244.31:490.12:200.26:386:09New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:414.69:024.32:290.22:550.26:366:10New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:184.49:414.33:090.33:300.26:356:11Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:554.210:214.33:500.44:060.36:346:12Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:354.011:044.34:320.54:430.46:336:13Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:163.811:494.35:160.65:230.56:316:13Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:023.66:040.86:060.66:306:14First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:394.212:543.56:590.96:580.76:296:15First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:364.21:553.48:031.08:010.76:276:16First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:364.32:573.49:060.99:020.66:266:17First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:344.43:553.510:010.89:580.56:256:17Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:284.54:503.710:510.610:500.36:236:18Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:214.75:434.011:390.311:420.16:226:19Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:094.96:314.412:240.16:216:20Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:555.07:164.712:33-0.21:07-0.26:196:21Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:385.18:015.11:23-0.31:50-0.46:186:21Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:215.08:475.32:12-0.42:33-0.56:176:22Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:074.99:385.43:03-0.43:19-0.66:156:23Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:584.710:325.43:56-0.34:08-0.56:146:24Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:534.411:295.34:51-0.24:59-0.46:136:24Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:514.25:480.05:54-0.26:116:25Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:295.112:534.06:500.36:560.16:106:26Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:334.92:003.87:590.48:060.26:096:27Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:384.83:053.89:070.49:140.36:076:27Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:394.74:073.910:070.410:150.36:066:28Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:374.75:044.011:010.311:100.36:046:29Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:314.65:564.211:500.36:036:30Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:194.66:424.312:020.212:330.26:026:30Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:014.57:224.412:480.21:110.26:006:31New Moon31Mon
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 2:40 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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