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 3h 41m 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 - Feb 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:515.210:234.93:36-0.44:10-0.57:085:42Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:435.011:195.04:31-0.24:58-0.57:075:43Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:364.65:280.05:48-0.47:075:44First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:164.912:314.36:270.36:41-0.27:065:45First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:154.91:304.07:320.57:410.07:055:46First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:164.82:333.78:400.68:430.27:045:47First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:164.73:343.69:440.79:420.37:035:48Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:144.74:323.610:420.710:370.37:035:49Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:104.75:283.611:360.611:290.37:025:50Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:014.76:193.712:250.67:015:51Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:464.77:023.712:170.31:070.57:005:52Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:254.77:413.81:000.31:440.56:595:53Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:014.68:173.91:400.42:180.46:585:54Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:344.58:534.02:180.42:510.46:575:55Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:074.49:294.12:560.43:250.36:565:56Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:414.310:074.23:360.53:580.36:555:56Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:174.110:484.24:170.54:330.36:545:57Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:563.911:334.35:010.65:100.46:535:58Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:403.85:480.75:510.46:525:59Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:224.312:303.66:430.86:410.56:516:00Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:204.41:313.57:490.97:430.56:496:01Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:244.52:403.48:560.88:500.46:486:02Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:274.73:453.69:570.79:510.26:476:03Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:274.94:483.810:530.410:500.06:466:04Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:255.15:464.111:460.211:47-0.26:456:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:185.36:404.512:36-0.16:446:05New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:075.47:304.812:43-0.41:23-0.36:426:06New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:545.48:185.11:36-0.52:08-0.56:416:07New Moon28Tue
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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