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 3h 38m 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 - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:173.54:434.210:210.711:070.77:076:55Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:093.75:334.311:130.611:510.57:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:593.96:194.312:010.57:086:53Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:444.27:024.312:310.412:470.47:096:51Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:254.47:414.31:090.21:310.37:106:50Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:034.78:174.31:450.12:130.27:106:49Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:394.98:534.32:200.02:550.17:116:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:175.19:304.22:57-0.13:390.17:126:46Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:585.210:144.13:36-0.14:260.17:136:45Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:475.211:063.94:21-0.15:170.17:136:43Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:445.15:12-0.16:120.27:146:42Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:063.812:455.06:090.07:120.37:156:41Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:113.81:504.97:120.28:170.47:166:40Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:213.82:574.88:230.39:260.37:166:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:314.04:014.89:370.310:270.17:176:37Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:344.25:004.710:430.211:200.07:186:36Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:334.55:554.711:430.17:196:35Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:274.86:484.612:10-0.212:380.07:206:33Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:175.07:364.512:57-0.21:300.07:216:32New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:035.18:194.31:40-0.22:180.07:216:31New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:445.19:004.12:21-0.13:020.17:226:30New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:245.09:404.03:000.03:450.27:236:29New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:044.910:213.83:390.14:280.37:246:28Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:464.711:063.64:200.35:120.57:256:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:324.611:553.55:030.55:580.67:266:26Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:224.45:490.66:460.77:266:24Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:473.41:134.36:390.77:380.87:276:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:433.42:084.27:350.98:360.87:286:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:423.43:054.18:390.99:330.77:296:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:403.63:594.19:430.910:220.67:306:20First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:333.84:484.110:390.711:050.47:316:19Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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