Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 7:47 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 1:25 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Feb 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:234.111:594.25:160.65:360.37:085:42Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:083.96:040.76:210.47:075:43Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:504.212:593.86:590.87:120.57:075:44Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:454.21:563.68:000.98:090.57:065:45Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:414.32:543.69:010.89:050.47:055:46Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:364.53:513.79:560.79:570.37:045:47Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:294.64:453.810:480.510:480.17:035:48Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:204.85:394.011:370.311:38-0.17:025:49Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:105.16:294.312:250.17:025:50New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:565.27:164.612:29-0.31:11-0.27:015:51New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:405.48:024.81:19-0.41:55-0.47:005:52New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:245.48:505.02:08-0.52:41-0.66:595:53New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:125.39:425.23:00-0.53:28-0.66:585:54Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:035.110:375.23:53-0.44:18-0.76:575:55Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:574.911:355.24:49-0.35:09-0.66:565:56Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:544.65:45-0.16:03-0.46:555:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:345.112:544.36:470.17:03-0.26:545:57First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:365.01:574.27:540.38:08-0.16:535:58First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:384.93:004.09:010.49:120.06:515:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:394.84:014.010:020.410:110.06:506:00Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:364.84:584.010:580.311:050.16:496:01Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:304.85:524.111:490.311:560.16:486:02Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:194.86:394.212:350.26:476:03Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:024.77:214.312:430.11:160.26:466:04Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:414.78:004.31:250.21:530.26:456:04Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:174.68:364.32:040.22:280.26:436:05Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:524.49:134.42:430.33:030.26:426:06Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:284.39:524.43:220.33:390.26:416:07Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 4:36 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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