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 1h 26m 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 - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:175.27:303.812:440.01:410.26:595:03New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:595.38:133.91:27-0.12:270.17:005:03New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:445.49:013.92:13-0.13:150.17:015:02Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:345.39:583.93:03-0.14:070.17:015:02Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:305.211:004.03:590.04:590.07:025:02Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:275.14:590.15:530.07:035:03First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:034.112:264.96:010.26:500.07:045:03First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:074.31:274.77:090.37:49-0.17:055:03First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:114.52:284.58:210.48:48-0.27:055:03First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:114.83:274.39:270.39:41-0.27:065:03Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:085.04:234.110:260.310:32-0.27:075:03Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:025.15:184.011:230.211:21-0.27:085:03Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:545.26:113.912:160.27:085:04Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:425.26:583.812:08-0.11:050.27:095:04Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:255.27:413.812:540.01:500.37:105:04Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:065.18:233.71:370.12:320.37:105:05Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:464.99:043.62:180.23:140.47:115:05Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:274.89:493.63:000.43:560.47:115:05Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:104.610:363.63:430.54:370.57:125:06Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:544.511:253.64:290.65:190.57:125:06Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:394.35:160.76:010.57:135:07Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:153.712:254.16:070.86:470.57:135:07Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:063.81:144.07:040.97:360.57:145:08Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:004.02:073.88:071.08:260.57:145:08Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:534.23:003.79:070.99:140.47:155:09Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:434.43:513.610:020.89:590.37:155:10Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:324.64:433.610:530.710:440.27:155:10Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:224.95:353.611:440.511:310.07:165:11Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:115.16:253.712:340.37:165:11New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:585.37:133.912:20-0.11:220.27:165:12New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:445.58:014.01:09-0.22:100.07:175:13New Moon31Sat
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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