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 2h 57m 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 - Feb 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:364.73:543.89:590.510:040.17:085:42Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:314.74:503.810:540.510:560.27:075:43Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:244.75:433.811:450.511:450.27:065:44Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:124.76:303.912:310.47:065:45Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:544.77:124.012:300.21:110.47:055:46Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:334.77:504.01:110.31:480.37:045:47Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:084.68:264.11:500.32:230.37:035:48Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:424.69:024.22:280.32:570.37:025:49Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:164.49:404.23:070.43:330.27:015:50Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:514.310:204.33:470.44:090.27:005:51Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:294.211:034.34:290.54:470.26:595:52Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:114.011:504.45:140.65:270.36:585:53Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:583.96:040.76:130.36:575:54Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:434.412:533.87:020.77:090.36:565:55Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:434.51:573.78:070.78:120.36:555:56Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:464.63:033.89:110.69:150.16:545:57Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:464.84:063.910:080.410:13-0.16:535:58Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:445.05:064.211:030.111:10-0.36:525:58Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:405.26:034.511:56-0.16:515:59Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:325.46:554.812:06-0.512:46-0.46:506:00New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:215.57:455.11:00-0.61:34-0.66:496:01New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:085.48:345.31:53-0.72:22-0.76:486:02New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:565.39:255.32:45-0.63:10-0.76:476:03Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:465.010:195.33:38-0.53:59-0.76:456:04Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:394.811:135.14:32-0.34:49-0.56:446:05Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:334.55:260.05:40-0.36:436:06First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:095.012:284.26:220.26:350.06:426:06First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:074.81:284.07:240.57:360.26:416:07First Quarter28Mon
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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