Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 58m at 4:09 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:234.312:573.86:430.46:520.86:048:27First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:074.11:473.97:260.57:460.96:058:27First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:553.92:394.08:120.58:461.06:058:27First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:463.83:324.29:030.59:481.06:068:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:393.64:234.39:520.510:430.96:068:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:323.55:134.510:400.411:350.86:078:26Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:233.56:034.711:250.36:078:26Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:163.56:534.912:260.712:120.26:088:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:073.67:405.11:160.51:000.16:088:25Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:543.78:245.32:030.41:480.06:098:25Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:403.99:085.42:490.22:37-0.16:098:25Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:274.19:545.43:340.03:28-0.26:108:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:184.310:435.34:21-0.14:22-0.26:108:24Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:144.411:365.15:09-0.35:18-0.16:118:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:124.65:57-0.36:150.06:128:23Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:294.91:094.86:47-0.47:150.26:128:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:254.62:094.97:39-0.38:210.36:138:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:234.33:104.98:37-0.29:300.46:148:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:254.04:105.09:37-0.110:340.56:148:22Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:263.95:085.010:35-0.111:340.56:158:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:253.86:055.011:300.06:168:20Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:223.76:595.012:300.412:230.06:168:20Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:163.77:475.01:230.41:140.16:178:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:043.78:304.92:110.42:010.26:188:19New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:463.89:094.82:530.42:440.26:188:18New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:263.89:474.73:320.43:250.36:198:17New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:063.810:244.64:100.44:060.46:208:16Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:483.911:034.44:460.44:480.56:208:16Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:313.911:424.25:230.45:320.66:218:15Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:154.06:000.46:170.76:228:14Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:234.01:014.16:380.47:060.86:238:13First Quarter31Mon
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 7:20 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 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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