Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 3:14 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 9:12 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Oct 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:383.41:134.36:380.77:400.97:076:55First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:343.32:114.27:320.88:440.97:076:54First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:393.33:144.38:390.89:470.87:086:52First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:433.54:134.49:460.710:410.67:096:51First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:413.75:074.510:450.511:290.37:106:50Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:354.05:594.711:390.27:106:48Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:274.46:494.812:150.112:320.07:116:47Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:164.97:374.91:00-0.21:24-0.27:126:46Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:035.28:224.81:44-0.42:15-0.47:136:44Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:485.59:074.72:28-0.63:06-0.47:136:43Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:365.69:554.63:13-0.63:57-0.47:146:42Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:275.610:474.34:01-0.64:51-0.37:156:41Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:225.511:454.14:52-0.45:47-0.17:166:39Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:215.35:47-0.26:440.17:176:38Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:464.01:215.06:460.07:460.37:176:37Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:503.82:244.87:500.28:530.47:186:36Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:563.83:284.69:010.49:580.47:196:34Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:003.94:274.510:090.410:530.37:206:33Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:584.05:214.411:070.411:420.27:216:32Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:514.26:114.412:000.47:216:31Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:404.36:584.312:260.212:490.47:226:30Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:244.57:394.21:070.21:340.47:236:29New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:024.68:174.11:430.22:140.47:246:28New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:384.78:513.92:170.32:520.47:256:26New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:114.79:243.82:500.33:300.47:266:25New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:444.69:583.73:230.44:080.57:276:24Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:204.610:343.53:570.54:490.67:276:23Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:004.511:183.44:350.55:330.67:286:22Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:464.55:170.66:200.77:296:21Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:093.412:384.46:050.77:110.77:306:20First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:063.41:344.46:590.78:080.77:316:19First Quarter31Sun
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 12:13 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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