Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 54m at 4:53 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:58 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jun 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:554.37:305.612:55-0.112:56-0.56:018:17Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:484.38:205.71:50-0.21:47-0.56:018:18Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:384.29:095.72:43-0.22:37-0.56:018:19Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:284.19:585.63:34-0.23:28-0.46:018:19Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:204.010:505.34:26-0.14:20-0.26:008:20Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:153.911:435.15:180.05:130.06:008:20Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:123.96:080.16:080.36:008:21Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:354.81:083.96:580.27:030.56:008:21Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:284.62:043.97:500.38:020.76:008:22Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:214.33:014.08:440.49:060.86:008:22Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:154.13:554.19:370.410:070.86:008:23Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:083.94:464.310:250.311:010.86:008:23Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:583.85:344.411:090.311:510.76:008:23Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:473.76:214.511:510.36:008:24Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:353.67:064.712:390.712:320.36:008:24Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:203.67:474.81:250.61:130.36:008:24New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:013.68:254.82:080.61:520.36:008:25New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:393.69:024.92:480.52:310.36:008:25New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:153.69:394.93:280.53:100.36:008:25New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:543.610:194.94:100.43:520.36:018:26Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:403.711:044.94:530.34:380.36:018:26Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:323.811:534.85:370.25:290.36:018:26Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:283.96:230.16:240.46:018:26Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:444.71:254.27:110.17:240.46:028:26First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:394.62:254.48:030.08:310.46:028:26First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:384.43:264.79:00-0.19:400.46:028:27First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:394.34:255.09:56-0.210:430.36:038:27Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:384.25:225.210:50-0.311:420.26:038:27Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:384.16:195.411:43-0.46:038:27Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:364.07:145.512:410.112:36-0.46:048:27Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 7:55 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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