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 4h 13m 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 - Apr 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:124.510:455.44:17-0.34:21-0.56:587:33Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:064.311:425.35:09-0.25:13-0.46:567:34Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:054.26:04-0.16:09-0.26:557:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:415.21:074.17:020.17:09-0.16:547:35Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:435.02:134.18:050.28:170.16:527:36Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:474.93:204.19:120.29:280.26:517:37Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:504.84:234.310:150.110:340.26:507:37Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:504.75:214.411:110.011:330.16:487:38Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:454.66:164.612:010.06:477:39Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:384.57:064.712:280.112:480.06:467:40Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:254.47:514.81:180.11:320.06:447:40New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:084.38:314.92:040.12:110.06:437:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:474.29:094.82:460.22:480.16:427:42New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:244.09:464.83:260.33:250.26:417:43New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:013.910:244.74:050.34:020.36:397:43Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:413.811:054.64:460.44:410.46:387:44Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:243.711:504.55:290.55:230.56:377:45Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:113.66:130.66:080.66:367:46Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:374.41:023.57:000.76:580.76:357:46First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:284.31:583.57:520.77:550.86:337:47First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:234.22:573.68:490.78:590.86:327:48First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:194.23:543.89:440.610:010.76:317:49First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:144.24:474.110:340.410:560.56:307:50Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:054.25:384.411:190.211:480.36:297:50Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:554.36:274.812:030.06:287:51Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:454.37:165.112:400.112:49-0.26:277:52Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:344.48:025.41:31-0.11:34-0.46:267:53Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:204.48:485.62:21-0.22:21-0.56:257:53Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:074.49:375.73:10-0.33:10-0.56:247:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:574.410:295.64:02-0.34:01-0.56:227:55Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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