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 6h 28m 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 - Oct 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:164.15:404.511:220.311:530.27:066:56Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:074.46:294.612:130.17:076:55Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:554.87:164.712:38-0.11:03-0.17:076:54New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:425.18:014.81:22-0.31:53-0.37:086:52New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:275.48:454.82:06-0.52:41-0.47:096:51New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:125.69:314.72:51-0.63:31-0.47:106:50New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:015.610:224.63:39-0.64:23-0.47:106:48Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:555.511:194.54:30-0.65:18-0.37:116:47Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:535.45:25-0.46:14-0.27:126:46Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:194.312:535.26:22-0.27:130.07:136:44First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:224.21:555.07:240.08:160.17:136:43First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:264.22:584.88:320.19:220.17:146:42First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:314.23:594.79:410.210:220.17:156:41Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:314.34:554.610:430.211:150.07:166:39Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:274.55:494.511:390.27:176:38Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:194.66:394.412:030.012:310.27:176:37Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:064.77:254.312:480.01:180.27:186:36Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:494.78:064.21:300.12:020.27:196:34Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:274.88:434.12:070.12:410.37:206:33Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:044.89:194.02:430.23:200.37:216:32Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:394.79:553.93:190.33:580.47:216:31Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:164.610:333.83:550.34:390.47:226:30Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:564.611:163.74:340.45:210.57:236:29Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:404.55:160.56:060.67:246:28Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:043.612:284.46:020.66:530.67:256:26Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:563.61:194.36:520.77:450.67:266:25Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:523.62:144.37:500.78:410.57:276:24Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:523.83:134.38:550.79:370.47:276:23Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:504.04:094.39:580.510:280.27:286:22Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:444.44:024.49:550.310:160.06:295:21Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:364.74:544.410:480.111:03-0.36:305:20Waning Crescent31Mon
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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