Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 6:28 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 32m at 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 - Mar 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:084.88:304.91:59-0.12:20-0.26:396:09Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:474.79:145.02:44-0.13:01-0.36:386:09Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:314.610:045.13:32-0.13:45-0.36:366:10Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:214.410:595.14:23-0.14:33-0.36:356:11Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:174.311:585.15:180.15:26-0.26:346:12Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:174.16:160.26:24-0.16:326:13Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:015.01:244.07:220.47:310.06:316:13Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:074.93:334.09:320.49:420.17:307:14Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:124.94:384.110:370.310:470.07:297:15Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:124.95:394.211:340.111:470.07:277:16Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:104.96:364.412:280.07:267:17Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:034.97:284.612:43-0.11:17-0.17:257:17Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:504.88:144.71:35-0.12:02-0.17:237:18New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:334.78:554.82:22-0.12:42-0.17:227:19New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:124.69:354.83:060.03:21-0.17:217:20New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:514.410:154.73:480.13:580.07:197:21Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:304.210:564.64:290.24:360.17:187:21Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:124.011:404.55:120.45:160.37:177:22Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:563.85:560.55:580.47:157:23Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:264.412:433.66:420.76:440.57:147:24First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:164.31:353.57:340.87:350.77:127:24First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:114.22:343.58:330.98:360.77:117:25First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:094.23:343.59:340.99:400.77:107:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:064.24:313.610:290.710:360.67:087:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:584.35:233.911:170.611:280.57:077:27Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:484.46:134.112:020.47:067:28Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:354.47:004.512:170.312:450.27:047:29Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:204.57:444.81:060.11:260.07:037:30Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:024.68:265.11:53-0.12:07-0.27:027:31Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:434.69:085.32:39-0.22:49-0.47:007:31Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:264.69:545.43:27-0.33:33-0.46:597:32Full Moon31Tue
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 3:28 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 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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