Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 6:18 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:29 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Oct 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:424.47:024.512:290.112:510.27:066:56Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:284.67:464.41:130.11:370.27:076:55Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:094.78:254.31:520.12:200.27:086:54Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:464.79:014.12:280.12:590.37:086:52Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:214.79:364.03:030.23:370.37:096:51Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:574.610:113.83:370.34:170.47:106:50Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:354.610:503.74:140.44:580.57:116:48Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:174.511:343.64:530.55:420.67:116:47Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:044.45:350.66:280.77:126:46Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:243.512:544.36:220.77:190.87:136:44Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:183.41:494.37:150.78:170.87:146:43Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:193.52:484.28:180.89:160.77:146:42Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:203.63:454.39:240.710:100.57:156:40Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:173.94:394.410:240.510:580.37:166:39Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:104.25:304.411:180.311:430.07:176:38Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:014.66:204.512:100.17:176:37Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:505.07:094.612:28-0.21:02-0.17:186:35New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:385.37:564.61:13-0.41:53-0.37:196:34New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:245.68:424.61:59-0.52:43-0.47:206:33New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:115.79:304.52:45-0.63:34-0.47:216:32New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:025.710:224.43:34-0.64:27-0.37:226:31Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:575.511:214.24:27-0.55:22-0.27:226:30Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:555.35:24-0.36:190.07:236:29Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:224.112:555.16:23-0.17:170.17:246:27First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:254.01:564.97:250.18:200.27:256:26First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:304.12:574.68:340.39:230.27:266:25First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:334.13:574.59:430.410:210.27:276:24First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:324.34:524.410:450.411:110.17:286:23Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:254.45:444.211:390.411:560.17:286:22Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:154.66:324.112:290.47:296:21Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:014.77:174.012:390.11:160.47:306:20Full Moon31Thu
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 9:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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