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 3h 34m 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 - Nov 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:434.77:583.91:180.21:580.47:316:19Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:204.88:353.81:560.22:380.47:326:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:564.88:103.71:310.32:160.46:335:17Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:314.78:453.62:060.42:540.56:345:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:074.79:223.62:420.43:350.56:355:16Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:464.610:063.53:210.54:170.66:365:15Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:304.510:553.54:040.65:010.66:375:14Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:184.411:493.54:510.65:480.66:375:13Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:094.45:430.76:380.56:385:12Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:463.71:034.36:420.77:320.56:395:12Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:463.92:024.37:490.78:280.36:405:11Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:444.22:594.38:540.69:190.16:415:10Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:394.53:544.39:520.310:07-0.16:425:10Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:324.94:484.310:470.110:54-0.36:435:09Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:255.35:424.311:42-0.111:44-0.56:445:08Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:175.66:344.412:36-0.26:455:08New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:065.87:244.412:34-0.61:28-0.36:465:07New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:565.88:144.41:24-0.62:20-0.36:475:07New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:465.89:074.32:16-0.63:12-0.36:485:06Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:395.610:054.23:10-0.54:06-0.26:495:06Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:355.311:054.24:07-0.35:00-0.16:505:05Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:325.05:050.05:530.06:515:05First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:054.212:284.86:040.26:490.16:515:05First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:054.21:254.57:080.57:470.16:525:04First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:054.32:224.28:150.68:430.26:535:04First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:024.43:174.19:170.69:340.26:545:04Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:554.54:093.910:120.610:200.26:555:03Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:444.64:593.811:030.611:030.26:565:03Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:324.75:473.711:510.611:450.36:575:03Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:164.76:313.712:350.56:585:03Full Moon30Sat
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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