Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 19m at 5:00 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:55 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Apr 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:444.211:195.24:520.04:51-0.26:587:33Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:394.05:450.15:44-0.26:567:34Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:175.112:403.96:420.26:420.06:557:34First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:195.01:463.87:440.37:470.26:547:35First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:254.92:563.88:530.49:010.26:527:36First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:324.84:034.010:000.310:120.26:517:37First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:344.75:054.210:590.211:140.26:507:37Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:324.76:034.411:520.06:487:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:264.66:564.712:120.112:40-0.16:477:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:164.67:434.81:060.11:25-0.16:467:40Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:014.48:254.91:550.12:06-0.16:447:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:414.39:044.92:390.12:440.06:437:41Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:194.19:424.93:210.23:210.16:427:42Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:573.910:214.84:020.33:580.26:417:43Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:373.711:024.64:440.44:370.36:397:43Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:203.611:474.55:270.55:180.56:387:44Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:073.56:110.76:030.66:377:45Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:364.412:583.46:590.86:520.76:367:46Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:284.31:553.47:530.87:490.86:357:46Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:244.22:563.48:530.88:550.96:337:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:214.13:543.69:490.79:580.86:327:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:154.24:473.810:380.610:530.76:317:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:054.25:374.111:220.411:440.56:307:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:544.26:244.512:040.26:297:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:414.27:094.812:330.312:450.06:287:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:264.27:535.11:220.11:26-0.16:277:52New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:094.38:355.42:100.02:09-0.36:267:53New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:524.29:205.52:57-0.12:53-0.36:257:53New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:374.210:095.53:47-0.13:41-0.46:247:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:294.111:045.44:39-0.14:33-0.36:237:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 7:57 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 88% 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 (88% 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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