Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 8:27 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 2:14 pm (4.4 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 - Jan 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:164.97:313.912:470.21:340.37:175:13New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:535.08:083.91:260.22:130.27:175:14New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:295.08:474.02:060.12:520.17:175:15New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:065.09:304.12:480.13:330.07:175:16Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:494.910:194.23:340.14:16-0.17:175:17Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:364.811:134.44:230.15:02-0.17:175:17Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:284.75:170.25:50-0.27:175:18First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:094.512:234.66:140.36:43-0.27:175:19First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:104.71:244.47:190.37:43-0.27:175:20First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:134.82:294.38:280.38:44-0.37:175:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:155.03:324.29:330.29:43-0.37:175:22Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:145.24:334.210:330.110:39-0.47:175:23Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:125.35:324.311:310.011:35-0.47:175:24Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:085.56:284.412:27-0.17:175:24Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:585.57:194.412:29-0.41:18-0.27:165:25Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:465.58:074.51:20-0.42:05-0.27:165:26Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:315.38:534.42:09-0.32:51-0.27:165:27Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:155.19:414.42:56-0.23:36-0.27:165:28Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:014.910:304.33:440.04:19-0.17:155:29Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:474.611:194.34:320.25:030.07:155:30Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:334.45:200.45:460.17:145:31Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:084.312:214.16:100.66:330.37:145:32Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:004.21:133.97:050.87:240.47:145:33Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:544.22:083.88:060.98:200.47:135:34Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:494.33:033.79:060.99:130.47:135:35Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:424.43:563.610:000.810:030.47:125:36Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:334.54:493.710:510.710:500.37:115:37Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:224.65:393.711:390.611:360.27:115:38Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:084.76:253.912:240.47:105:39Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:504.97:064.012:200.11:050.37:105:40New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:295.07:464.21:040.01:450.17:095:41New Moon31Wed
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 5:20 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 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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