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 1h 28m at 5:39 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:185.05:53-0.36:330.16:457:38Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:354.31:175.06:44-0.27:340.36:467:37First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:354.12:205.07:42-0.18:420.46:467:35First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:413.93:255.08:490.09:520.46:477:34First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:483.94:285.09:570.010:550.36:487:33Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:523.95:295.010:590.011:530.36:497:31Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:534.06:265.011:570.06:497:30Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:494.17:185.012:470.212:520.06:507:29Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:404.38:034.91:360.11:430.06:517:27Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:244.48:454.82:190.12:290.06:517:26Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:054.49:234.62:580.13:120.16:527:25Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:444.510:014.43:350.13:530.26:537:23Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:234.410:394.24:120.24:350.36:537:22Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:044.411:204.04:480.35:180.56:547:20Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:484.45:270.46:030.66:557:19Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:043.812:344.36:070.56:500.76:557:18Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:513.61:244.26:510.67:440.96:567:16Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:433.42:204.27:430.78:460.96:577:15Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:433.43:204.28:450.89:490.96:577:13Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:453.44:174.39:480.710:440.86:587:12Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:413.55:114.410:440.611:330.66:597:11Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:343.76:014.611:350.46:597:09Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:244.06:494.712:190.412:240.27:007:08Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:114.37:334.81:020.21:130.07:017:06New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:554.68:154.91:44-0.12:01-0.27:027:05New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:375.08:564.92:24-0.32:48-0.37:027:04New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:205.29:394.83:06-0.43:37-0.37:037:02New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:075.410:274.63:49-0.54:28-0.37:047:01Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:005.411:214.44:36-0.55:22-0.27:046:59Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:575.35:28-0.46:190.07:056:58Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 8:40 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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