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 38m 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 - Jan 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:134.411:474.14:560.55:300.27:175:14Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:594.25:460.76:130.37:175:14First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:374.112:474.06:390.87:000.47:175:15First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:304.21:393.77:380.97:530.57:175:16First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:244.22:343.68:401.08:460.57:175:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:174.33:283.59:370.99:350.47:175:18Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:084.44:203.510:290.810:220.47:175:18Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:584.65:123.511:190.711:080.37:175:19Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:464.76:013.612:070.67:175:20Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:314.96:453.712:510.57:175:21Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:125.07:273.912:380.11:320.37:175:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:515.18:074.11:230.02:130.17:175:23Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:305.28:514.32:07-0.12:54-0.17:175:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:125.19:404.52:55-0.13:37-0.27:175:25Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:595.010:334.63:46-0.14:22-0.37:165:26Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:504.811:294.84:400.05:09-0.37:165:27Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:434.65:360.15:59-0.37:165:27Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:284.912:414.36:380.36:55-0.27:165:28Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:294.91:444.17:460.47:57-0.27:155:29Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:335.02:493.98:550.49:01-0.17:155:30Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:355.03:533.99:590.410:00-0.17:145:31Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:355.14:543.910:590.310:58-0.17:145:32Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:325.15:523.911:560.311:53-0.17:135:33Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:255.26:454.012:470.27:135:34New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:125.17:314.112:44-0.11:330.17:125:35New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:545.18:144.21:320.02:150.17:125:36New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:344.98:564.22:160.12:540.17:115:37New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:144.79:394.22:590.23:320.17:115:38Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:544.510:224.23:420.34:100.27:105:39Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:354.311:074.24:260.54:490.27:095:40Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:174.111:534.25:110.65:280.37:095:41Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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