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 3h 23m 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 - Jan 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:265.77:474.512:56-0.61:46-0.47:175:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:145.78:374.61:48-0.62:35-0.47:175:14New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:025.59:284.62:40-0.53:24-0.47:175:15Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:525.310:224.53:32-0.34:13-0.37:175:16Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:425.011:154.54:24-0.15:00-0.27:175:17Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:324.75:170.25:48-0.17:175:17First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:084.412:234.46:100.46:370.07:175:18First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:024.41:164.17:080.67:300.27:175:19First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:584.42:113.98:100.88:260.37:175:20First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:524.43:063.89:100.89:180.37:175:21First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:454.53:593.710:050.710:070.37:175:22Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:364.54:513.710:550.710:530.37:175:23Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:254.65:413.711:430.611:380.37:175:23Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:114.76:263.712:280.57:175:24Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:524.87:083.812:220.31:090.47:175:25Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:304.87:453.91:030.21:470.37:165:26Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:054.98:224.01:420.22:240.27:165:27Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:404.99:004.12:220.23:020.17:165:28Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:174.89:434.33:040.23:410.07:155:29Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:584.710:314.43:490.24:23-0.17:155:30Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:444.611:234.54:380.25:07-0.17:155:31Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:354.55:310.35:55-0.17:145:32Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:194.612:314.36:290.46:49-0.17:145:33Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:204.81:344.27:350.47:51-0.17:135:34Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:244.92:414.18:440.48:54-0.27:135:35Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:265.03:454.19:480.39:54-0.37:125:36Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:275.24:474.210:470.110:52-0.47:125:37Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:255.35:474.311:440.011:49-0.47:115:38Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:205.46:424.512:38-0.27:115:39New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:105.57:324.612:44-0.51:28-0.37:105:40New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:565.48:194.71:35-0.42:14-0.37:095:41New Moon31Tue
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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