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 2h 37m 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 - Oct 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:194.212:575.26:23-0.27:190.27:066:57First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:214.02:005.07:230.08:250.37:076:55First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:283.93:064.98:320.29:350.37:076:54First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:363.94:094.89:430.210:380.37:086:53Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:394.05:084.710:470.211:330.27:096:51Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:374.16:034.711:450.27:106:50Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:314.36:544.612:230.112:380.27:106:49Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:204.57:394.51:080.11:270.27:116:47Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:024.68:194.41:490.12:110.27:126:46Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:404.68:564.32:260.12:520.27:136:45Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:164.69:314.13:000.23:310.37:136:43Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:524.610:063.93:340.34:100.47:146:42Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:284.610:443.74:090.44:510.57:156:41Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:094.511:273.64:460.55:340.67:166:40Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:544.45:270.66:190.77:166:38Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:143.412:434.36:110.77:090.87:176:37Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:073.41:374.37:020.88:070.87:186:36Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:073.32:374.28:020.89:090.87:196:35Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:103.43:364.39:100.810:060.67:206:34Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:093.64:314.410:120.610:550.47:206:32Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:023.95:234.511:060.411:400.27:216:31Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:534.36:134.611:590.27:226:30Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:424.77:014.612:24-0.112:500.07:236:29Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:295.17:474.71:08-0.31:41-0.27:246:28New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:145.48:324.61:52-0.52:31-0.37:256:27New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:005.68:184.51:36-0.62:21-0.46:265:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:485.79:084.42:22-0.63:13-0.36:265:25Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:415.610:044.23:12-0.54:08-0.26:275:24Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:385.411:044.14:07-0.45:04-0.16:285:22Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:385.25:04-0.16:020.16:295:21First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:074.012:405.06:050.17:050.26:305:21First Quarter31Fri
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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