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 2h 25m 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 - Nov 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:214.15:354.111:290.611:460.37:326:19Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:074.46:214.112:170.47:336:18Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:514.77:054.112:250.11:040.37:346:17Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:335.07:474.11:050.01:500.17:346:16Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:145.38:284.11:45-0.12:350.07:356:15Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:565.48:114.11:27-0.22:220.06:365:14Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:415.58:584.02:12-0.33:110.06:375:13Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:335.49:554.03:02-0.24:040.06:385:13Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:305.310:583.93:58-0.25:000.16:395:12Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:315.14:570.05:570.16:405:11Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:034.012:324.96:010.26:580.16:415:10Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:094.11:354.77:100.38:010.16:425:10Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:154.32:374.68:230.39:000.06:435:09Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:164.53:354.49:290.39:53-0.16:445:09Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:134.74:304.310:280.310:42-0.26:455:08Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:064.95:234.211:230.211:28-0.16:465:07Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:565.06:124.012:140.26:475:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:415.16:573.912:12-0.11:010.26:475:06New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:225.17:383.812:540.01:440.36:485:06New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:015.08:173.71:330.22:250.46:495:05New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:394.98:563.62:120.33:060.56:505:05Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:194.79:383.52:510.43:480.56:515:05Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:024.610:253.43:330.54:310.66:525:04Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:474.511:153.44:180.65:150.66:535:04Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:344.45:060.76:000.66:545:04Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:073.512:234.25:570.86:490.66:555:03First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:023.61:144.16:550.97:400.66:565:03First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:573.82:074.07:590.98:310.56:575:03First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:514.03:003.99:000.89:180.36:585:03First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:414.33:503.99:550.710:010.26:585:03Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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