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 38m 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 - Oct 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:535.610:124.63:32-0.64:14-0.47:066:56Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:455.511:064.44:20-0.65:08-0.27:076:55Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:415.45:11-0.46:040.07:086:53Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:044.112:405.26:06-0.27:020.27:086:52Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:043.91:414.97:040.18:050.47:096:51Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:083.82:444.78:100.39:140.57:106:49Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:143.73:474.69:200.410:170.57:116:48Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:163.84:454.510:250.411:110.47:116:47Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:143.95:384.511:220.411:590.37:126:45Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:074.16:284.412:140.47:136:44Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:544.27:124.312:430.31:010.47:146:43Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:364.47:524.21:220.21:440.47:156:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:144.58:284.11:570.32:240.47:156:40New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:484.69:014.02:300.33:010.47:166:39New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:214.69:343.83:020.33:390.47:176:38New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:544.610:063.73:350.44:170.57:186:36Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:294.610:433.64:090.44:590.67:186:35Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:114.511:283.54:470.55:430.67:196:34Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:594.45:290.66:310.77:206:33Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:203.412:524.46:170.77:250.87:216:32First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:183.41:514.47:140.78:260.77:226:31First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:243.42:554.48:220.79:280.67:236:29First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:303.73:554.59:330.610:230.37:236:28First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:304.04:524.610:360.411:120.17:246:27Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:254.45:464.611:330.111:59-0.27:256:26Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:184.86:384.712:28-0.17:266:25Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:095.37:294.712:46-0.41:23-0.37:276:24Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:585.68:174.61:32-0.62:15-0.47:286:23Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:455.89:044.52:19-0.63:06-0.47:296:22Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:335.89:534.33:06-0.63:58-0.37:296:21Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:255.610:464.13:56-0.54:52-0.27:306:20Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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