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 4h 13m 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 - Aug 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:073.81:504.17:200.58:010.96:238:13First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:553.62:444.28:090.59:051.06:248:12First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:513.53:414.39:040.610:070.96:258:11First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:513.44:374.510:010.511:030.86:258:10Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:493.45:314.710:540.411:560.76:268:09Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:463.56:254.911:460.26:278:08Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:423.77:165.112:480.512:390.06:288:07Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:344.08:045.31:370.21:32-0.26:288:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:224.38:495.42:230.02:23-0.36:298:05Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:104.69:345.33:08-0.23:15-0.46:308:04Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:594.810:225.23:54-0.44:08-0.46:308:03Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:535.011:134.94:41-0.55:03-0.36:318:02Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:495.15:29-0.56:00-0.16:328:01Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:064.712:455.16:18-0.46:570.16:338:00Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:024.41:445.07:11-0.38:000.36:337:59Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:014.12:454.98:09-0.19:090.56:347:58Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:043.83:484.89:130.110:150.66:357:56Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:073.74:484.810:160.211:160.66:357:55Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:073.75:454.811:140.26:367:54Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:053.76:384.712:110.512:080.26:377:53Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:583.87:264.71:020.512:580.36:387:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:443.98:074.71:470.41:440.36:387:51New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:253.98:454.62:260.42:250.36:397:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:024.09:194.53:010.43:040.36:407:48New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:384.19:524.43:340.33:420.46:407:47New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:144.210:264.24:070.34:210.56:417:46Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:514.211:024.04:410.45:030.56:427:44Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:324.211:413.95:160.45:460.66:437:43Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:154.35:530.46:320.76:437:42Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:243.71:044.36:340.57:240.96:447:40First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:133.51:594.37:210.68:260.96:457:39First Quarter31Thu
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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