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 3h 28m 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 - Mar 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:015.26:254.612:18-0.26:396:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:525.37:154.912:29-0.41:06-0.46:386:09Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:395.38:035.11:22-0.51:52-0.56:376:10Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:245.18:505.22:13-0.42:36-0.56:356:11Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:094.89:385.23:03-0.33:21-0.56:346:12Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:574.610:295.03:54-0.14:06-0.36:336:12Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:464.211:204.94:440.14:52-0.16:326:13Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:374.05:350.45:400.16:306:14Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:124.712:303.76:290.66:320.46:296:15Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:084.51:283.57:300.87:320.66:286:16Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:084.32:303.48:350.98:370.76:266:16Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:064.34:283.510:350.910:360.67:257:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:024.35:243.611:270.811:280.67:247:18Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:534.36:153.712:130.77:227:19Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:414.47:023.912:170.512:560.57:217:20Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:244.47:444.11:030.41:350.47:207:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:014.48:204.31:460.42:100.37:187:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:364.38:544.52:260.32:420.27:177:22New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:084.39:284.63:040.33:150.27:167:23New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:404.210:034.73:430.33:490.17:147:23Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:154.110:444.84:250.34:260.17:137:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:574.011:324.85:100.35:080.17:117:25Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:483.85:590.45:550.17:107:26Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:274.812:453.76:530.56:500.27:097:27First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:284.81:503.77:560.57:550.37:077:27First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:354.73:033.79:050.59:090.37:067:28First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:424.84:113.910:110.410:190.27:057:29First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:454.85:144.211:080.211:210.07:037:30Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:434.96:134.512:01-0.17:027:30Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:394.97:084.912:20-0.112:52-0.37:017:31Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:304.97:575.11:17-0.21:39-0.46:597:32Full Moon31Fri
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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