Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 4:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:10 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:154.710:344.64:04-0.24:250.06:467:37Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:024.711:204.34:46-0.15:140.26:467:36Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:504.65:290.06:020.46:477:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:074.112:394.56:120.26:520.66:487:33Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:563.81:304.46:580.47:460.86:487:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:483.62:254.37:500.68:480.96:497:30Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:463.43:244.38:490.79:510.96:507:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:453.44:204.39:510.710:470.96:507:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:423.45:144.310:460.611:380.86:517:26Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:353.56:044.411:360.56:527:25Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:253.76:514.512:240.612:240.46:527:24Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:113.97:324.61:060.51:090.36:537:22Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:514.18:104.61:450.31:510.26:547:21New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:284.38:444.62:210.22:320.26:557:19New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:044.59:184.62:550.13:130.16:557:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:414.79:554.53:300.03:560.16:567:17Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:234.910:384.34:08-0.14:430.16:577:15Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:115.011:274.14:51-0.15:340.26:577:14Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:055.05:38-0.16:280.36:587:12Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:234.01:054.96:300.07:290.46:597:11First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:253.82:104.97:300.18:370.56:597:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:353.83:184.98:400.29:470.47:007:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:453.84:234.99:520.110:500.37:017:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:504.05:234.910:570.011:460.17:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:514.26:205.011:57-0.17:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:474.57:135.012:38-0.112:53-0.17:037:03Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:384.78:004.91:27-0.21:46-0.27:047:01Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:244.98:434.72:11-0.22:34-0.17:047:00Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:064.99:244.52:51-0.23:190.07:056:58Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:474.910:044.33:31-0.14:030.17:066:57Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 8:01 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 88% 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 (88% 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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