Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 5:39 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:41 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Feb 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:164.84:353.710:430.610:400.27:085:42Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:124.85:313.711:370.511:320.27:075:43Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:044.86:223.812:270.57:065:44Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:494.87:063.812:210.21:090.47:065:45New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:284.77:453.91:050.31:470.47:055:46New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:044.78:224.01:450.32:220.37:045:47New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:394.68:594.12:230.32:560.37:035:48New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:134.49:364.13:020.43:300.37:025:49Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:484.310:164.23:420.54:040.37:015:50Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:254.110:574.24:240.54:400.37:005:51Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:043.911:424.35:080.75:180.46:595:52Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:483.75:550.86:000.46:585:53First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:324.312:383.66:510.96:510.56:585:54First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:304.31:393.57:560.97:520.56:575:55First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:324.42:463.59:010.98:560.46:555:56First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:324.63:493.69:590.79:550.26:545:57Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:304.84:493.810:540.510:510.06:535:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:265.05:464.111:450.211:47-0.26:525:58Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:185.26:394.512:34-0.16:515:59Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:065.47:284.812:41-0.41:21-0.36:506:00Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:525.48:165.11:34-0.52:06-0.56:496:01Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:385.29:065.32:26-0.52:52-0.66:486:02Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:265.09:585.33:19-0.53:39-0.76:476:03Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:174.710:535.24:13-0.34:28-0.66:466:04Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:114.411:495.15:08-0.15:19-0.46:446:05Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:074.16:040.26:13-0.16:436:06Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:484.91:073.97:060.57:130.16:426:06Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:504.72:113.78:150.68:200.36:416:07Third Quarter28Wed
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 8:40 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 81% 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 (81% 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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