Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 7:00 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:19 pm (4.2 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 - Sep 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:014.611:134.14:480.15:210.46:467:37Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:494.65:290.16:090.46:467:36Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:014.012:414.66:140.27:020.56:477:34First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:563.91:404.77:070.28:040.66:487:33First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:593.82:464.78:090.29:120.56:497:32First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:093.93:514.89:190.210:160.36:497:30First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:164.04:524.910:250.011:130.16:507:29Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:184.35:505.111:25-0.26:517:28Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:174.66:465.212:07-0.112:23-0.36:517:26Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:124.97:385.212:59-0.31:19-0.56:527:25Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:035.18:265.21:48-0.52:12-0.56:537:23Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:515.39:125.02:35-0.63:03-0.56:537:22Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:385.39:584.83:21-0.63:53-0.46:547:21Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:265.210:464.54:07-0.54:43-0.26:557:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:175.111:374.34:54-0.35:340.06:557:18Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:094.95:42-0.16:250.36:567:16Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:304.01:024.76:320.17:180.56:577:15Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:243.81:574.57:250.48:170.76:577:14Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:213.72:554.48:250.59:190.76:587:12Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:213.73:524.39:280.610:170.76:597:11Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:173.74:454.310:260.611:070.66:597:09Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:103.85:354.311:170.511:520.57:007:08Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:004.06:234.312:050.47:017:07Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:464.27:074.312:340.412:510.47:027:05Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:294.37:464.31:140.31:340.37:027:04New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:064.58:224.31:500.22:140.37:037:02New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:414.68:554.32:250.22:530.27:047:01New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:164.89:284.23:000.13:320.27:047:00New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:524.810:054.13:360.14:140.27:056:58Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:344.910:494.04:150.05:010.27:066:57Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 10:09 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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