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 03m 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 - May 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:264.41:573.47:580.77:520.86:227:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:234.33:003.68:560.69:010.76:217:56Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:224.34:003.99:520.410:060.66:207:57Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:194.44:554.310:410.211:040.36:197:57Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:134.45:484.711:280.06:187:58Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:064.46:405.112:000.112:14-0.26:177:59Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:584.47:305.412:55-0.11:01-0.46:178:00New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:484.48:195.71:48-0.21:49-0.56:168:01New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:374.49:075.82:40-0.32:37-0.66:158:01New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:264.39:575.73:32-0.33:27-0.56:148:02New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:184.210:525.54:25-0.24:21-0.46:138:03Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:174.111:495.35:20-0.15:17-0.26:128:04Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:174.06:150.06:150.06:128:04Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:475.01:183.97:110.27:160.36:118:05First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:464.82:213.98:110.28:230.56:108:06First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:454.53:234.09:120.39:310.66:098:07First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:424.34:204.210:070.210:320.66:098:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:364.25:134.310:560.211:270.66:088:08Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:274.06:024.511:400.26:078:09Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:163.96:484.612:170.612:220.26:078:10Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:023.87:304.71:040.51:010.36:068:10Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:443.78:084.71:480.51:390.36:068:11Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:233.68:444.82:280.52:160.46:058:12Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:583.69:194.73:070.52:510.46:058:12Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:333.59:554.73:460.53:270.56:048:13Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:103.510:344.74:260.64:060.56:048:14Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:533.411:174.65:080.64:490.56:038:14Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:423.55:520.55:360.66:038:15Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:044.612:353.66:360.56:280.66:028:16Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:534.51:313.77:240.47:250.76:028:16Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:464.42:304.08:160.38:320.66:028:17Third Quarter31Sun
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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