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 2h 13m 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 - Jan 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:474.88:013.71:180.32:080.47:175:13Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:224.98:383.81:570.32:450.37:175:14Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:574.89:183.92:360.33:230.27:175:15Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:344.810:024.13:190.34:030.17:175:16Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:174.710:524.24:060.34:440.07:175:17Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:034.511:444.44:560.35:270.07:175:17Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:544.45:500.46:150.07:175:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:414.612:504.26:510.57:10-0.17:175:19Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:424.71:544.08:000.58:11-0.17:175:20Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:454.93:004.09:070.49:12-0.27:175:21Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:475.14:034.010:090.310:10-0.37:175:22Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:465.35:054.011:090.211:07-0.47:175:23Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:445.46:044.212:060.07:175:23Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:385.56:594.312:04-0.412:59-0.17:175:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:285.67:494.412:59-0.51:48-0.27:165:25New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:145.58:374.51:51-0.42:35-0.37:165:26New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:005.39:264.52:41-0.33:21-0.37:165:27Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:475.010:174.53:31-0.14:06-0.27:165:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:344.711:074.54:210.14:50-0.17:155:29Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:214.411:574.45:110.35:340.07:155:30Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:104.16:010.56:200.27:145:31First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:494.41:013.96:570.77:110.37:145:32First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:434.31:563.77:580.98:060.47:145:33First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:394.32:523.59:000.99:020.57:135:34First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:334.43:473.59:550.99:530.47:135:35Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:254.44:403.510:470.810:420.47:125:36Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:154.55:313.611:360.711:280.47:125:37Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:024.66:183.712:210.67:115:38Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:444.77:003.812:130.31:010.47:105:39Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:224.87:384.012:560.21:390.37:105:40Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:584.98:154.21:360.22:150.27:095:41Full Moon31Fri
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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