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 4h 13m 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 - Jan 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:044.92:214.38:190.48:36-0.27:175:14First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:044.93:204.19:240.49:33-0.27:175:15Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:014.94:184.010:230.410:26-0.17:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:565.05:133.911:180.411:170.07:175:16Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:485.06:053.912:090.47:175:17Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:355.06:523.912:050.112:560.37:175:18Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:174.97:343.912:500.11:370.37:175:19Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:564.98:133.91:310.22:160.37:175:19Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:334.88:513.92:110.32:530.37:175:20Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:094.79:313.92:500.33:300.37:175:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:474.510:144.03:310.44:080.37:175:22Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:264.410:584.04:140.54:460.37:175:23Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:074.211:444.14:580.65:260.37:175:24Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:504.15:460.76:080.37:175:25Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:334.112:373.96:390.86:560.47:165:26Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:274.21:323.87:400.97:510.47:165:27Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:244.42:333.78:430.88:480.37:165:28Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:204.63:323.79:410.79:420.17:155:29Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:154.84:303.810:360.510:34-0.17:155:30Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:105.15:274.011:290.211:28-0.27:155:31Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:035.36:214.312:210.07:145:32New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:525.57:124.512:21-0.41:10-0.27:145:33New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:405.68:024.81:14-0.61:58-0.57:135:34New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:275.68:524.92:06-0.62:46-0.67:135:35New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:165.59:465.03:00-0.63:35-0.77:125:35Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:085.210:435.13:55-0.54:25-0.77:125:36Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:025.011:395.04:50-0.35:16-0.67:115:37Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:574.75:470.06:08-0.47:115:38First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:375.012:544.46:470.27:06-0.27:105:39First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:374.91:554.17:530.48:070.07:095:40First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:374.82:553.98:590.59:080.17:095:41First Quarter31Mon
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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