Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 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 - Sep 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:523.44:294.39:590.610:560.96:467:37Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:493.45:224.310:540.611:460.86:477:35Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:423.56:124.411:440.56:477:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:323.76:584.512:320.612:310.46:487:33Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:173.97:384.51:140.51:150.46:497:31Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:574.18:154.61:510.41:570.36:497:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:334.38:484.52:260.32:370.26:507:29Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:074.59:214.52:590.23:160.26:517:27Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:434.69:554.33:330.13:580.26:517:26Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:224.810:354.24:090.04:430.26:527:24Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:094.811:234.04:490.05:320.36:537:23Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:024.95:340.06:260.46:537:22Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:173.91:004.86:250.17:250.56:547:20Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:183.72:054.87:240.28:330.66:557:19Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:283.73:144.88:350.29:440.56:557:18Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:403.84:204.99:470.210:470.36:567:16Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:463.95:204.910:530.011:430.16:577:15Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:474.26:185.011:53-0.16:587:13Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:444.57:115.012:35-0.112:50-0.26:587:12Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:364.87:584.91:24-0.21:44-0.26:597:11New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:235.08:424.82:09-0.32:33-0.27:007:09New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:065.09:244.62:51-0.33:20-0.17:007:08New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:495.010:064.33:32-0.24:060.07:017:06Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:334.910:514.14:12-0.14:520.27:027:05Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:194.811:373.84:550.15:390.47:027:04Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:084.65:380.36:270.67:037:02Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:273.612:594.46:250.57:180.87:047:01First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:203.51:534.37:160.78:170.97:046:59First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:183.42:524.28:160.89:210.97:056:58First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:193.43:504.29:220.810:180.87:066:57First Quarter30Fri
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 1:53 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 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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