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 43m 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 - Jul 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:324.81:094.66:49-0.27:130.36:058:27Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:254.52:054.57:39-0.18:130.56:058:27Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:194.23:014.58:330.19:160.76:068:27Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:143.93:564.59:290.210:170.76:068:26Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:093.84:494.610:210.211:110.76:078:26Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:033.65:404.611:100.36:078:26Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:553.66:304.612:020.711:56 AM0.36:088:26Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:453.67:164.712:510.712:420.36:088:26Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:313.67:574.71:360.61:250.36:098:25New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:123.78:354.82:170.52:060.36:098:25New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:503.79:104.82:550.52:450.36:108:25New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:273.89:444.73:310.43:240.36:108:24New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:043.910:194.74:080.34:050.36:118:24Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:454.010:584.64:450.24:480.46:128:24Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:314.211:414.55:240.15:350.46:128:23Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:194.36:040.16:250.56:138:23Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:274.31:114.56:480.07:210.56:148:22First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:194.22:094.67:380.08:250.66:148:22First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:184.03:114.88:360.09:330.56:158:21First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:233.94:135.09:38-0.110:370.46:168:21Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:283.95:135.210:38-0.211:360.36:168:20Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:314.06:135.311:36-0.36:178:19Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:324.17:095.512:340.112:34-0.46:188:19Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:304.38:015.61:29-0.11:30-0.56:188:18Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:224.58:505.52:20-0.22:25-0.56:198:17Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:124.69:365.43:09-0.33:17-0.46:208:17Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:024.710:245.13:56-0.44:08-0.36:208:16Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:534.711:124.94:42-0.45:00-0.16:218:15Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:454.75:28-0.35:520.16:228:14Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:024.612:374.66:14-0.16:430.46:238:14Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:514.31:294.57:010.07:370.66:238:13Third Quarter31Fri
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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