Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:00 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 40m at 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 - Nov 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:184.87:333.91:550.21:350.36:315:19New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:544.88:083.81:300.22:140.46:325:18New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:294.78:433.62:050.32:520.56:335:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:054.79:203.52:400.43:330.66:345:17Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:444.610:033.43:180.54:150.66:355:16Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:294.510:523.44:000.65:000.76:365:15Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:174.411:453.34:460.75:470.76:365:14Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:094.35:360.86:390.76:375:13First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:423.41:034.36:340.97:350.76:385:12First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:433.62:014.27:400.88:300.56:395:12First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:413.82:564.28:460.79:190.36:405:11First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:344.23:484.29:430.510:040.16:415:10Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:254.64:404.310:370.310:49-0.16:425:10Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:155.05:314.311:300.111:34-0.36:435:09Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:055.36:214.312:23-0.16:445:08Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:535.67:094.312:21-0.51:14-0.26:455:08Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:405.87:574.31:09-0.52:05-0.26:465:07Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:295.88:484.21:58-0.62:57-0.26:475:07Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:225.79:454.12:50-0.53:51-0.16:485:06Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:195.410:464.03:47-0.34:47-0.16:495:06Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:185.211:494.04:46-0.15:430.06:505:05Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:164.95:470.16:400.16:505:05Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:524.01:164.76:520.47:410.26:515:05Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:554.12:154.48:020.58:400.16:525:04Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:554.33:124.29:080.69:320.16:535:04Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:504.44:054.110:060.510:190.16:545:04Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:414.64:553.910:580.511:020.16:555:03Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:294.75:443.811:470.511:440.26:565:03Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:144.86:283.712:330.56:575:03New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:544.87:083.612:240.31:150.56:585:03New Moon30Mon
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 1:45 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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