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 5h 44m at 5:39 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:52 pm (4.5 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 - Nov 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:385.511:014.14:09-0.45:05-0.17:316:19Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:335.211:593.95:02-0.15:580.17:326:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:284.95:570.16:510.37:336:17First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:573.812:244.75:540.46:470.46:345:16First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:573.81:214.46:550.67:460.56:355:15First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:573.82:184.38:020.78:430.46:365:15First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:544.03:114.19:040.79:320.46:375:14Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:464.14:024.09:590.710:160.36:385:13Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:354.34:503.910:490.610:580.36:395:12Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:214.55:363.811:360.611:370.36:405:11Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:054.66:193.812:200.56:405:11Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:444.76:583.712:150.31:010.56:415:10Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:214.87:343.712:520.31:400.56:425:09Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:564.88:083.71:280.32:190.56:435:09Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:304.88:433.62:040.32:590.46:445:08Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:084.89:253.62:420.33:420.46:455:08Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:524.810:153.63:260.44:280.46:465:07Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:424.711:133.74:150.45:150.46:475:07Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:364.75:090.46:050.36:485:06Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:123.812:324.66:090.57:000.26:495:06Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:154.11:334.57:170.57:580.16:505:05Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:184.42:344.48:280.48:54-0.16:515:05Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:174.73:334.39:320.39:47-0.36:525:04Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:145.14:304.310:310.110:38-0.46:535:04Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:095.45:274.311:280.011:29-0.56:535:04Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:035.66:214.212:24-0.16:545:03New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:545.77:124.212:20-0.51:16-0.26:555:03New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:425.78:014.21:10-0.52:06-0.16:565:03New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:305.58:494.12:00-0.42:56-0.16:575:03Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:185.39:414.02:49-0.23:450.06:585:03Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 8:45 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 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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