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 4h 50m 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 - Dec 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:534.12:124.47:580.58:370.26:585:03First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:524.23:084.29:030.69:290.26:595:03Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:464.44:004.110:000.610:150.27:005:03Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:374.54:513.910:530.610:590.27:015:02Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:254.65:393.811:410.511:400.27:025:02Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:094.76:243.712:270.57:035:02Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:504.87:043.712:200.31:090.57:035:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:274.87:413.612:570.31:480.57:045:03Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:024.88:173.61:340.42:270.57:055:03Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:384.88:533.52:100.43:060.57:065:03Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:144.79:333.52:480.53:470.57:065:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:554.710:193.53:290.54:290.57:075:03Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:394.611:103.64:140.55:120.47:085:04Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:274.55:030.65:570.47:095:04Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:043.712:174.45:570.66:460.37:095:04Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:013.91:124.37:000.77:400.27:105:04Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:004.22:114.28:080.68:350.17:105:05Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:584.53:104.29:130.59:27-0.17:115:05Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:544.94:084.110:120.310:17-0.37:125:06Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:505.25:054.111:090.111:08-0.47:125:06Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:455.56:024.212:050.07:135:06Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:385.76:564.212:01-0.51:00-0.27:135:07New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:285.87:474.212:54-0.61:52-0.27:145:07New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:185.88:384.21:46-0.52:44-0.27:145:08New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:085.69:324.22:39-0.43:35-0.27:155:09Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:015.410:294.23:33-0.34:27-0.17:155:09Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:545.111:264.24:280.05:17-0.17:155:10Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:474.85:240.26:070.07:165:10First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:224.212:394.56:210.56:590.17:165:11First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:194.21:344.27:230.77:530.27:165:12First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:164.32:294.08:280.88:450.37:165:13First Quarter31Wed
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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