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 1h 04m 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 - Mar 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:394.94:033.810:070.410:090.16:396:08Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:414.95:053.911:060.311:080.06:386:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:385.06:014.112:000.26:366:10Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:295.06:514.312:040.012:480.16:356:11Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:144.97:354.412:550.01:300.06:346:12Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:544.88:154.51:400.02:090.06:336:13Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:334.68:554.52:230.12:450.16:316:13Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:104.49:344.53:040.23:210.16:306:14Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:494.210:154.53:460.33:570.26:296:15Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:293.910:584.44:290.54:350.36:276:16Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:123.711:444.35:130.65:150.56:266:17Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:583.56:000.85:590.66:256:17Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:344.21:503.47:550.97:520.77:237:18Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:314.22:523.38:581.08:550.87:227:19Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:324.23:543.310:011.09:580.77:217:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:294.34:513.410:560.810:540.67:197:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:234.45:453.611:450.711:450.47:187:21Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:134.56:353.912:310.47:177:22Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:004.77:224.312:350.21:130.27:157:23Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:434.88:054.61:240.01:540.07:147:24New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:244.88:465.02:11-0.12:34-0.27:137:24New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:044.89:295.22:58-0.23:14-0.47:117:25New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:474.710:175.33:47-0.33:57-0.47:107:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:354.511:095.44:38-0.24:44-0.47:097:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:284.35:32-0.15:35-0.37:077:27Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:065.312:274.16:280.16:30-0.27:067:28Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:065.11:293.97:280.37:310.07:057:29First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:104.92:373.88:360.48:420.27:037:30First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:174.83:463.89:460.49:540.37:027:30First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:214.74:493.910:490.410:580.27:007:31Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:204.75:494.111:440.211:560.26:597:32Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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