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 1h 04m at 9:38 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:285.15:474.511:41-0.111:50-0.56:315:19Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:185.46:374.612:33-0.36:325:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:075.77:254.612:39-0.61:25-0.46:335:18New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:545.88:144.61:27-0.72:16-0.56:345:17New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:445.89:064.52:18-0.73:08-0.46:355:16Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:375.610:034.43:10-0.64:02-0.46:365:15Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:345.411:034.34:06-0.44:57-0.26:365:14Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:325.25:04-0.25:53-0.16:375:13First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:044.312:304.96:040.16:510.06:385:13First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:064.31:304.77:090.37:520.16:395:12First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:084.32:294.58:170.48:510.16:405:11First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:064.43:254.39:200.49:430.16:415:10Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:014.54:184.210:160.410:310.16:425:10Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:514.65:084.111:070.411:150.16:435:09Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:394.75:554.011:550.411:570.16:445:08Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:234.86:393.912:390.46:455:08Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:034.87:183.912:360.21:200.46:465:07Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:404.87:553.81:140.21:580.46:475:07Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:154.88:303.71:500.32:360.46:485:06Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:504.79:073.72:270.33:150.46:495:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:274.79:483.73:050.43:560.46:505:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:084.610:353.73:470.54:380.46:505:05Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:534.511:263.74:330.55:220.46:515:05Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:414.55:220.66:090.46:525:04Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:193.912:324.46:170.67:000.36:535:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:174.01:304.37:200.67:550.26:545:04Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:164.32:294.28:270.68:500.06:555:03Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:144.63:274.29:280.49:42-0.26:565:03Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:095.04:244.310:250.210:33-0.46:575:03Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:035.35:214.311:210.011:24-0.56:585:03Waning Crescent30Wed
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 12:55 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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