Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5m at 10:55 am (3.7 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 - Dec 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:394.511:073.44:110.65:090.66:595:03Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:264.411:593.54:570.75:540.67:005:03Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:144.35:480.86:410.67:015:02Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:533.61:054.26:450.97:330.57:025:02Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:493.81:594.17:490.98:250.47:025:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:434.02:524.08:520.89:130.37:035:03Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:354.43:444.09:480.69:570.17:045:03Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:244.74:354.010:410.410:42-0.17:055:03Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:145.05:284.011:330.311:28-0.27:065:03Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:045.36:194.012:250.17:065:03New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:535.67:094.112:17-0.41:16-0.17:075:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:415.77:584.11:07-0.42:07-0.17:085:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:305.78:504.21:58-0.52:58-0.27:085:04Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:225.69:474.22:52-0.43:52-0.27:095:04Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:195.410:494.23:49-0.34:45-0.27:105:04Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:165.211:504.34:48-0.15:39-0.27:105:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:134.95:490.16:34-0.17:115:05First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:514.31:114.66:530.37:32-0.17:115:05First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:534.42:104.48:030.58:300.07:125:06First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:534.63:074.19:090.59:240.07:135:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:484.74:023.910:080.510:130.07:135:07Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:414.84:553.811:020.511:000.17:145:07Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:314.85:463.711:530.511:450.27:145:08Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:174.86:333.612:400.57:145:08Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:594.97:153.612:270.31:230.57:155:09Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:384.87:533.61:080.32:020.57:155:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:154.88:303.51:460.42:410.57:165:10Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:514.79:093.52:240.43:190.57:165:11Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:294.79:503.63:030.53:580.57:165:12Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:084.610:363.63:450.54:370.47:165:12Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:494.54:300.65:170.47:175:13Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 1:53 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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