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 3h 07m at 4:22 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:12 am (3.6 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 - May 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:083.98:294.72:080.52:050.36:237:55Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:433.89:034.72:470.52:390.46:227:56Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:163.79:374.73:250.53:130.46:217:56Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:503.610:134.74:040.53:480.46:207:57Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:273.510:544.74:450.54:270.56:197:58Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:123.511:414.65:290.55:120.56:187:59Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:053.56:150.66:010.56:177:59Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:324.61:023.57:040.56:560.66:168:00Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:274.52:033.77:580.58:010.66:158:01Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:264.53:073.98:570.49:120.56:148:02Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:274.54:074.39:530.210:170.46:138:03Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:254.45:044.710:44-0.111:170.26:138:03Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:214.45:595.111:33-0.36:128:04Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:174.46:535.412:140.012:22-0.46:118:05Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:114.47:445.61:10-0.11:12-0.56:108:06New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:024.38:335.72:04-0.22:02-0.56:108:06New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:524.39:225.72:56-0.22:51-0.56:098:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:414.210:135.53:48-0.23:42-0.46:088:08Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:354.011:065.34:41-0.14:35-0.26:088:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:323.95:330.05:300.06:078:09Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:015.012:303.96:250.26:260.36:068:10Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:554.81:273.97:180.37:240.56:068:11First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:494.52:263.98:130.48:270.76:058:11First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:454.33:244.09:090.49:320.86:058:12First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:394.14:184.110:010.410:310.86:048:13First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:313.95:084.310:470.311:230.76:048:13Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:213.85:554.411:300.36:038:14Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:093.76:414.612:120.712:110.36:038:15Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:553.67:244.712:590.612:510.46:038:15Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:383.68:034.81:430.61:300.46:028:16Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:173.68:394.82:240.62:080.46:028:17Full Moon31Thu
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 7:17 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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