Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 3:14 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:40 pm (5.5 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 - Dec 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:444.01:594.47:470.68:250.16:595:03First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:444.32:584.38:550.59:18-0.17:005:02First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:414.73:554.39:560.310:08-0.37:015:02Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:365.14:524.310:530.110:57-0.47:025:02Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:305.45:484.211:50-0.111:48-0.57:035:02Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:235.76:414.212:44-0.27:035:02Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:145.87:314.212:39-0.61:37-0.27:045:03Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:025.88:214.21:30-0.52:28-0.27:055:03Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:525.69:134.12:21-0.43:20-0.17:065:03Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:445.410:094.03:14-0.34:120.07:065:03Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:375.111:074.04:080.05:030.17:075:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:304.95:030.25:530.27:085:03Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:033.912:234.65:590.56:450.37:095:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:004.01:174.37:000.77:390.37:095:04Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:584.02:124.18:040.88:330.37:105:04Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:534.23:053.99:060.89:220.37:105:05Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:444.33:563.710:010.810:060.37:115:05Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:334.44:463.610:520.710:490.37:125:06Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:214.65:343.611:400.711:310.47:125:06Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:064.76:203.512:260.67:135:06Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:474.77:013.512:120.41:080.67:135:07New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:254.87:393.512:520.41:480.57:145:07New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:014.88:153.61:300.42:270.57:145:08New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:374.98:533.62:090.33:070.47:145:09New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:164.99:373.72:500.33:490.47:155:09Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:594.810:273.83:350.34:310.37:155:10Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:464.711:213.94:250.45:150.27:165:10Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:354.65:180.46:010.17:165:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:164.212:294.56:170.56:520.07:165:12First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:164.41:274.37:230.57:48-0.17:165:13First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:174.72:294.28:320.58:42-0.17:175:13First Quarter31Fri
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 6:27 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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