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 31m at 4:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:10 pm (4.6 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 - Feb 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:105.67:314.512:40-0.51:30-0.37:085:43Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:585.68:214.81:34-0.52:17-0.47:075:44Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:455.49:124.92:27-0.53:04-0.57:065:45Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:345.210:054.93:20-0.43:51-0.57:055:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:244.910:584.94:14-0.24:38-0.47:055:46Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:154.611:524.95:070.05:26-0.37:045:47Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:074.26:020.36:15-0.17:035:48Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:474.71:023.97:010.67:100.27:025:49Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:454.62:013.78:070.88:110.37:015:50Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:444.53:013.59:110.89:100.47:005:51Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:414.53:583.510:090.810:050.56:595:52Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:364.54:543.511:020.810:560.56:585:53Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:284.55:453.611:510.711:440.46:575:54Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:144.66:313.712:340.66:565:55Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:554.67:123.812:290.41:120.56:555:56New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:314.67:484.01:090.41:470.46:545:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:054.68:224.11:480.32:200.36:535:58New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:374.58:564.22:260.32:520.36:525:59New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:084.49:334.33:040.43:260.26:516:00Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:434.210:134.43:450.44:010.26:506:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:234.110:594.54:300.44:390.26:496:01Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:083.911:504.65:170.55:210.26:486:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:003.86:110.66:110.26:466:03First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:484.61:013.67:150.77:130.36:456:04First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:554.72:133.68:250.78:240.26:446:05First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:024.83:233.79:310.69:310.16:436:06Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:054.94:283.910:300.310:32-0.16:426:07Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:055.15:294.211:260.111:32-0.36:406:07Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 8:01 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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