Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 10:37 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:24 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jan 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:595.010:324.43:430.04:25-0.27:175:14Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:504.911:284.54:360.15:13-0.37:175:14Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:434.75:320.16:03-0.37:175:15Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:274.712:414.56:330.36:58-0.37:175:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:284.81:434.37:400.37:59-0.37:175:17Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:315.02:474.28:490.39:01-0.37:175:18Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:325.13:494.19:530.39:59-0.37:175:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:315.24:504.110:520.210:55-0.37:175:19Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:285.35:484.211:490.111:50-0.37:175:20Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:225.46:424.212:420.07:175:21New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:105.47:304.312:42-0.31:31-0.17:175:22New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:555.38:164.31:31-0.22:16-0.17:175:23New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:385.19:004.32:17-0.12:590.07:175:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:204.99:464.23:020.03:410.07:175:25Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:044.710:334.23:480.24:220.17:175:26Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:484.511:204.24:340.45:030.17:165:26Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:324.25:210.55:450.27:165:27Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:084.212:194.06:100.76:300.37:165:28First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:594.21:103.87:050.87:210.47:155:29First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:544.22:053.78:070.98:170.57:155:30First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:484.33:013.69:070.99:100.47:155:31First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:414.43:553.610:010.810:000.47:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:334.54:473.610:520.710:480.37:145:33Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:224.75:383.711:400.611:350.27:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:094.86:253.912:250.47:135:35Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:515.07:084.112:210.11:080.27:125:36Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:325.17:504.31:06-0.11:490.07:125:37Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:115.28:334.51:52-0.22:30-0.27:115:38Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:535.29:204.72:39-0.23:14-0.37:105:39Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:395.110:124.93:29-0.23:59-0.47:105:40Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:304.911:085.04:22-0.24:48-0.57:095:41Waning 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 1:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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