Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:04 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 11m at 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 - May 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:354.27:054.612:300.412:440.16:227:56Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:204.17:464.71:180.41:240.26:217:56Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:014.08:244.82:010.42:000.26:207:57Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:383.98:594.82:410.42:350.36:197:58Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:133.79:344.73:190.43:090.46:187:59Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:483.610:094.73:580.53:450.46:177:59Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:253.510:494.64:380.54:230.56:168:00Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:073.411:334.55:200.65:040.66:158:01Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:553.46:040.65:490.66:148:02Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:214.412:483.46:510.76:390.76:138:03Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:114.41:443.57:420.77:370.86:138:03Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:054.32:453.68:380.68:440.86:128:04Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:034.33:433.99:330.49:490.66:118:05Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:594.34:384.310:230.210:480.56:108:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:534.35:304.711:090.011:430.26:108:06Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:464.36:225.111:55-0.26:098:07Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:394.37:135.412:380.012:42-0.46:088:08Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:314.38:035.71:32-0.11:30-0.56:088:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:204.38:515.82:25-0.22:20-0.56:078:09New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:104.29:415.83:17-0.33:10-0.56:068:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:024.210:355.64:10-0.24:04-0.46:068:11Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:004.111:325.45:04-0.15:00-0.36:058:11Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:014.05:59-0.15:590.06:058:12Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:305.11:024.06:540.06:590.26:048:13First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:274.92:034.07:510.18:040.46:048:13First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:254.63:054.18:510.29:120.66:038:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:234.44:034.39:470.210:160.66:038:15First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:184.24:564.410:380.111:120.66:038:15Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:104.05:474.511:230.26:028:16Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:003.96:344.612:030.612:060.26:028:17Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:483.77:184.712:520.612:470.36:028:17Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 12:52 am — 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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