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 4h 09m 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 - Feb 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:244.75:170.05:38-0.47:085:42Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:065.012:224.46:160.16:34-0.37:085:43Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:075.01:244.27:210.37:36-0.27:075:44Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:115.02:304.18:310.48:42-0.17:065:45Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:135.03:344.09:360.39:44-0.17:055:46Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:145.04:354.110:360.310:42-0.17:045:47Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:115.15:334.111:320.211:37-0.17:045:48Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:055.16:264.212:240.17:035:49New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:535.07:134.312:29-0.11:100.07:025:50New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:355.07:564.41:160.01:520.07:015:51New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:154.88:364.41:590.02:310.07:005:52New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:534.79:164.42:410.13:080.16:595:53Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:324.59:584.43:220.23:460.16:585:54Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:124.310:414.34:050.44:240.26:575:55Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:544.111:264.34:480.55:040.36:565:55Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:373.95:340.65:460.46:555:56First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:144.312:253.76:240.86:330.56:545:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:064.21:193.67:210.97:290.66:535:58First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:034.22:193.58:240.98:280.66:525:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:004.33:173.69:230.89:250.56:516:00First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:544.44:133.710:150.710:170.36:506:01Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:464.65:063.911:040.511:070.26:486:02Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:364.85:564.111:510.311:570.06:476:03Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:234.96:434.512:360.06:466:04Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:075.17:284.812:46-0.21:19-0.26:456:04Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:495.18:125.01:34-0.42:02-0.46:446:05Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:325.19:005.22:23-0.42:46-0.66:426:06Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:195.09:515.33:14-0.43:34-0.66:416:07Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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