Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:00 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 51m at 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 - Apr 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:454.88:125.21:35-0.21:53-0.46:587:33New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:314.78:565.22:24-0.22:37-0.46:577:33New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:144.59:395.23:11-0.23:19-0.36:557:34New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:574.310:225.03:56-0.14:01-0.16:547:35Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:414.111:084.94:410.14:440.06:537:36Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:273.911:554.75:270.35:290.26:517:36Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:163.86:130.46:150.46:507:37Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:444.51:073.77:010.67:040.66:497:38First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:364.32:023.67:550.78:010.76:477:39First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:314.23:013.68:530.79:040.86:467:39First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:284.23:583.79:510.710:050.76:457:40First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:214.14:513.910:410.610:580.66:437:41Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:124.15:404.111:260.511:480.56:427:42Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:004.16:284.312:090.36:417:42Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:464.27:114.612:350.412:490.26:407:43Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:284.27:524.81:210.31:290.16:397:44Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:084.28:315.02:040.12:080.06:377:45Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:464.39:105.22:470.02:48-0.16:367:45Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:264.29:535.33:320.03:30-0.26:357:46Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:114.210:425.34:19-0.14:18-0.26:347:47Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:044.211:375.25:10-0.15:10-0.26:337:48Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:044.16:030.06:06-0.16:317:49Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:365.11:064.16:590.07:070.06:307:49Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:365.02:114.27:590.08:140.16:297:50Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:404.83:174.49:030.09:250.26:287:51Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:424.74:194.610:04-0.110:310.16:277:52Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:424.65:174.810:59-0.211:310.16:267:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:384.66:135.011:51-0.36:257:53Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:334.57:045.112:270.012:40-0.36:247:54Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:234.47:515.21:200.01:26-0.26:237:55New Moon30Fri
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 3:48 am — 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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