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 33m at 6:28 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:36 am (4.3 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 - Oct 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:213.53:494.29:250.810:130.77:076:55Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:173.74:424.210:230.711:010.67:076:54Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:093.95:304.311:140.511:440.47:086:53Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:574.16:174.312:020.47:096:51Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:434.47:014.412:260.212:490.27:106:50Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:254.77:424.41:060.11:340.17:106:49New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:065.08:214.41:45-0.12:190.07:116:47New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:455.29:014.42:24-0.23:03-0.17:126:46New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:285.39:444.33:06-0.33:51-0.17:136:45Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:155.410:344.23:51-0.34:41-0.17:136:43Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:095.311:324.14:42-0.35:350.07:146:42Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:085.25:37-0.26:320.17:156:41Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:344.11:095.16:36-0.17:320.17:166:39First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:404.12:134.97:410.18:370.27:166:38First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:474.13:174.88:530.29:420.17:176:37First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:524.34:184.710:020.210:400.07:186:36Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:524.55:154.611:040.111:32-0.17:196:35Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:484.76:094.512:010.17:206:33Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:414.97:004.512:21-0.212:540.07:216:32Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:285.07:464.31:06-0.21:430.07:216:31Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:115.08:284.21:49-0.12:270.17:226:30Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:515.09:074.12:290.03:090.27:236:29Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:294.99:463.93:070.13:500.37:246:28Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:084.810:263.83:450.24:310.47:256:27Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:504.711:103.64:250.45:140.57:266:25Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:354.511:593.65:080.55:590.67:266:24Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:234.45:540.66:460.67:276:23Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:503.51:134.36:440.77:360.77:286:22Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:453.52:074.27:390.88:310.77:296:21Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:433.63:024.18:430.89:260.67:306:20Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:393.83:564.19:450.810:160.47:316:19Third Quarter31Sat
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 9:32 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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