Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 4:09 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 35m at 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 - Mar 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:233.811:584.35:240.75:290.56:406:08Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:103.66:130.86:140.66:396:09Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:494.21:033.47:101.07:070.76:376:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:474.22:053.38:151.08:100.76:366:10Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:474.23:063.39:161.09:110.76:356:11Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:444.34:033.410:110.810:050.56:346:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:384.54:583.611:000.710:570.46:326:13Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:284.76:493.912:460.47:317:14Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:154.87:354.312:470.21:290.27:307:14Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:584.98:184.61:360.02:10-0.17:287:15New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:395.09:014.92:24-0.22:51-0.37:277:16New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:204.99:465.23:12-0.33:32-0.47:267:17New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:044.810:355.34:02-0.34:16-0.57:247:18Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:534.611:285.34:54-0.25:04-0.57:237:18Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:474.35:48-0.15:54-0.37:227:19Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:265.212:454.16:450.16:49-0.27:207:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:265.11:483.97:480.37:520.17:197:21First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:314.92:563.88:580.59:030.27:187:22First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:374.84:043.810:070.510:120.27:167:22First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:404.75:073.911:080.411:150.27:157:23Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:394.76:064.012:030.37:147:24Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:334.76:594.212:120.212:520.27:127:25Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:224.67:454.31:040.21:360.27:117:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:044.68:254.51:510.22:150.17:097:26Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:424.49:024.52:330.22:500.27:087:27Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:174.39:374.63:130.33:230.27:077:28Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:514.110:134.63:510.33:570.37:057:28Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:273.910:504.54:300.44:310.37:047:29Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:053.711:324.55:110.55:080.47:037:30Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:473.65:540.65:480.57:017:31Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:174.412:333.56:400.86:330.67:007:31Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 1:10 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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