Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:00 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 10:31 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Nov 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:054.87:174.012:400.21:200.36:315:19New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:405.07:523.91:150.12:010.26:325:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:175.18:303.91:520.12:440.26:335:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:585.19:133.82:320.03:300.26:345:16Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:475.110:073.73:170.14:210.26:355:15Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:435.011:093.74:100.15:150.36:365:15Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:434.95:080.26:120.36:375:14First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:153.812:464.86:120.37:140.36:385:13First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:233.91:504.77:240.48:180.16:395:12First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:304.22:534.68:370.39:160.06:405:12First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:314.53:514.69:420.210:08-0.26:405:11Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:284.84:474.510:410.110:58-0.36:415:10Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:235.15:414.411:380.011:45-0.36:425:10Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:135.36:314.312:310.06:435:09Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:005.47:174.212:31-0.31:200.06:445:08Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:435.38:004.01:15-0.22:060.16:455:08Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:255.28:433.81:58-0.12:510.26:465:07Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:085.09:283.72:400.13:360.36:475:07Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:534.810:163.63:240.34:220.46:485:06Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:414.611:073.54:110.45:080.56:495:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:304.54:590.65:550.66:505:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:003.512:214.35:500.86:450.76:515:05Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:553.51:134.26:480.97:390.66:525:04Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:523.62:074.17:510.98:320.66:535:04Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:473.82:594.08:530.99:190.56:545:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:374.13:483.99:470.810:020.46:545:04Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:254.34:363.810:370.710:420.36:555:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:104.65:223.811:250.611:220.26:565:03Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:554.86:073.812:120.46:575:03Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:375.06:493.812:020.112:570.36:585:03New Moon30Wed
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 1:45 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 94% 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 (94% 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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