Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 7:00 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 12:36 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jun 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:103.89:324.93:150.33:060.26:018:18New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:493.710:114.83:550.43:460.36:018:18Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:313.710:514.74:360.44:280.46:018:19Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:163.711:344.55:170.45:120.56:018:20Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:043.75:580.45:580.66:018:20Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:184.412:523.86:400.46:460.76:008:21Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:034.31:433.97:250.47:400.86:008:21First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:514.12:364.08:130.48:400.86:008:22First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:444.03:304.29:050.49:420.86:008:22First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:383.94:224.49:560.310:380.76:008:22First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:313.85:134.710:430.111:310.56:008:23Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:243.86:045.011:300.06:008:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:183.96:555.212:230.312:19-0.26:008:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:114.07:455.51:150.11:09-0.36:008:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:024.28:335.62:060.02:01-0.46:008:24Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:514.39:215.72:55-0.22:52-0.56:008:25Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:434.410:115.63:45-0.33:46-0.56:008:25Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:394.511:055.54:36-0.44:42-0.46:018:25Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:374.65:28-0.55:40-0.36:018:26Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:005.212:364.76:20-0.56:39-0.16:018:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:565.01:354.77:13-0.47:400.26:018:26Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:534.72:354.88:09-0.38:460.36:018:26Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:524.43:354.89:08-0.29:520.46:028:26Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:504.24:324.910:05-0.110:530.46:028:27Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:474.05:264.910:58-0.111:480.46:028:27Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:423.96:194.911:480.06:038:27Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:353.87:084.912:400.412:360.16:038:27Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:243.87:524.91:290.41:210.26:038:27New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:083.88:324.92:130.42:030.26:048:27New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:483.89:094.82:530.42:430.36:048:27New Moon30Wed
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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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