Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:39 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 00m at 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 - Jul 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:003.610:214.74:090.53:560.46:058:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:423.711:004.54:470.54:390.56:058:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:273.711:404.45:250.45:230.66:058:27Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:133.86:040.46:090.76:068:26Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:224.212:593.96:430.46:580.86:068:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:054.11:484.07:240.47:530.96:078:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:523.92:414.28:110.48:550.96:078:26Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:453.73:364.49:030.49:570.96:088:26Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:423.64:304.69:560.310:540.76:098:25Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:383.65:244.810:470.211:480.66:098:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:353.66:195.011:380.16:108:25Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:333.77:125.312:420.412:31-0.16:108:24Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:283.98:025.51:350.21:25-0.36:118:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:204.18:505.62:250.02:19-0.46:128:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:104.39:385.53:13-0.23:12-0.46:128:23New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:024.510:285.44:02-0.34:07-0.46:138:23Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:584.711:215.24:51-0.45:04-0.36:138:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:564.85:40-0.56:01-0.16:148:22Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:144.912:534.96:30-0.46:590.16:158:21First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:084.61:504.97:21-0.38:020.36:158:21First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:054.22:504.88:17-0.29:090.56:168:20First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:054.03:494.89:170.010:140.66:178:20First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:053.84:474.810:150.111:130.66:178:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:023.75:424.811:090.26:188:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:583.66:344.812:080.612:000.26:198:18Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:513.67:224.812:590.612:490.36:208:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:393.68:054.81:450.61:350.36:208:16Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:203.78:424.72:260.52:160.36:218:15Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:583.89:184.73:030.52:550.46:228:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:353.89:524.63:380.43:340.46:228:14Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:123.910:264.44:130.44:140.56:238:13Waning 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 2:24 am — 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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