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 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 - Nov 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:314.13:464.19:400.610:010.36:325:19Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:204.44:354.110:310.510:430.16:335:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:084.75:234.211:200.311:26-0.16:345:17Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:545.06:104.212:090.16:345:16New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:405.36:564.312:10-0.212:58-0.16:355:15New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:245.57:414.312:55-0.41:45-0.26:365:14New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:105.68:284.31:42-0.52:35-0.26:375:13New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:595.69:214.32:31-0.53:27-0.26:385:13Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:545.510:204.23:25-0.44:21-0.26:395:12Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:525.311:234.24:23-0.35:16-0.16:405:11Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:515.15:23-0.16:13-0.16:415:10First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:264.312:514.96:270.17:13-0.16:425:10First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:304.41:534.77:360.38:15-0.16:435:09First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:334.52:534.58:450.39:13-0.16:445:08Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:314.73:494.39:470.310:04-0.16:455:08Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:264.84:434.210:430.310:52-0.16:465:07Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:184.95:354.111:360.311:380.06:475:07Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:065.06:224.012:240.36:475:06Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:495.07:053.912:210.01:090.36:485:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:294.97:443.81:020.11:500.36:495:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:064.98:223.71:400.22:290.46:505:05Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:434.89:003.72:180.33:080.46:515:05Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:224.79:423.62:570.43:490.56:525:04Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:034.610:283.63:380.54:310.56:535:04Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:474.511:173.64:230.65:130.56:545:04Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:324.45:100.75:570.56:555:03Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:083.712:194.26:010.86:440.56:565:03Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:013.81:114.16:590.87:360.46:575:03Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:574.02:064.08:030.88:280.36:585:03Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:514.33:014.09:040.79:170.26:585:03Waning Crescent30Mon
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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