Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 7:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 19m at 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 - Dec 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:224.512:434.86:240.17:03-0.26:595:03First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:254.61:444.67:320.28:03-0.27:005:02First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:284.82:454.48:410.39:02-0.37:015:02First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:274.93:444.39:440.29:56-0.37:025:02Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:235.14:404.210:420.210:47-0.37:025:02Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:175.25:354.111:370.211:37-0.27:035:02Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:085.26:254.012:290.27:045:03Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:545.27:114.012:24-0.11:150.27:055:03Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:365.17:533.91:080.01:580.27:055:03Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:165.08:343.81:500.12:400.37:065:03Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:564.99:163.82:310.23:200.37:075:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:364.710:003.83:130.34:010.37:085:03Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:184.610:473.83:560.54:420.37:085:04Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:024.411:353.84:420.65:230.47:095:04Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:464.35:300.76:060.47:105:04Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:253.912:334.16:210.86:530.47:105:05Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:174.01:253.97:200.97:440.47:115:05Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:124.12:193.88:220.98:370.47:115:05Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:054.33:133.79:200.89:260.37:125:06Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:564.54:063.710:130.710:120.17:125:06Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:464.84:583.811:050.510:590.07:135:07Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:365.05:503.911:550.311:48-0.17:135:07Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:255.36:404.012:440.17:145:08New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:115.57:284.212:38-0.31:32-0.17:145:08New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:575.68:164.41:28-0.42:19-0.27:155:09New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:445.69:084.52:19-0.43:08-0.47:155:10Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:345.510:054.63:13-0.43:58-0.47:155:10Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:285.311:034.74:09-0.34:49-0.57:165:11Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:235.05:07-0.25:41-0.57:165:12First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:024.812:204.76:070.16:35-0.47:165:12First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:024.81:194.57:110.37:36-0.37:175:13First Quarter31Fri
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 4:21 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 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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