Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 10:37 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 4:13 pm (4.9 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 - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:015.01:324.27:210.07:330.26:227:55Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:594.82:334.28:200.18:390.46:217:56Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:574.53:334.29:210.29:440.56:207:56Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:554.44:304.310:160.210:430.56:197:57Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:484.25:224.411:060.211:360.56:187:58Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:404.16:114.511:510.26:187:59Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:284.06:574.612:260.512:340.26:178:00Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:144.07:394.71:120.41:140.26:168:00New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:553.98:184.71:540.41:520.26:158:01New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:333.98:544.82:340.42:290.36:148:02New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:083.89:284.83:120.43:050.36:138:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:433.810:044.73:510.43:420.36:128:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:213.710:424.74:310.44:210.46:128:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:043.711:264.75:120.45:040.46:118:05Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:533.75:560.45:510.56:108:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:134.612:453.86:410.36:430.56:098:06Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:034.51:413.97:310.37:420.56:098:07First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:594.52:424.28:260.28:480.56:088:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:594.43:424.49:230.19:540.46:078:09First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:594.44:404.810:17-0.110:540.26:078:09Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:574.45:365.111:09-0.311:520.06:068:10Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:544.46:325.412:01-0.56:068:11Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:514.47:255.612:48-0.212:53-0.66:058:11Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:454.58:165.81:43-0.31:45-0.66:058:12Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:364.59:055.82:36-0.42:37-0.66:048:13Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:264.59:555.73:28-0.43:28-0.56:048:14Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:194.410:475.54:20-0.34:22-0.46:038:14Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:154.311:415.25:12-0.35:16-0.26:038:15Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:124.36:03-0.26:110.16:028:15Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:344.91:084.26:54-0.17:070.36:028:16Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:274.72:044.27:460.18:070.56:028:17Third Quarter31Tue
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 7:25 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 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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