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 3h 52m 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 - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:144.93:274.09:350.49:38-0.27:175:14Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:135.24:283.910:350.310:33-0.37:175:15Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:115.35:293.911:340.211:28-0.37:175:16Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:075.56:264.012:310.17:175:16Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:005.67:184.112:23-0.41:240.07:175:17Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:495.58:084.11:17-0.32:140.07:175:18Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:365.48:574.12:08-0.33:020.07:175:19Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:235.29:484.12:58-0.13:480.07:175:20Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:114.910:404.13:490.14:340.07:175:21Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:584.711:314.14:390.35:180.17:175:22Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:454.45:300.56:010.27:175:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:224.112:344.16:230.76:480.37:175:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:144.21:253.87:210.97:390.47:175:24Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:084.22:193.68:240.98:320.57:165:25Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:024.33:143.59:230.99:220.57:165:26Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:544.44:063.410:170.910:100.57:165:27Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:444.54:593.411:080.810:560.47:165:28Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:344.65:493.411:560.711:420.47:155:29Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:204.76:343.512:410.67:155:30Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:014.87:153.612:260.31:220.57:155:31New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:394.97:533.81:080.22:010.47:145:32New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:155.08:323.91:490.22:390.27:145:33New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:535.09:144.12:320.13:190.17:135:34Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:334.910:024.33:170.13:590.07:135:35Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:184.810:534.54:070.14:42-0.17:125:36Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:074.611:484.65:000.25:27-0.27:125:37Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:004.45:560.36:16-0.17:115:38First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:464.812:584.17:000.47:13-0.17:105:39First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:494.92:033.98:100.58:16-0.17:105:40First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:535.03:103.89:180.59:19-0.17:095:41Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:555.14:143.810:210.410:19-0.17:085:42Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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