Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 9:38 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 3:22 am (3.9 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 - Feb 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:415.29:064.72:24-0.32:59-0.37:085:42Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:275.09:544.63:12-0.23:44-0.37:085:43Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:134.810:434.64:000.04:27-0.27:075:44Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:594.511:324.54:480.25:110.07:065:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:474.25:370.45:560.17:055:46First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:224.412:364.06:290.66:440.37:055:47First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:154.31:303.87:270.87:390.47:045:48First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:114.32:273.68:290.98:370.57:035:49First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:064.33:233.69:270.89:310.57:025:50Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:594.44:163.610:190.810:210.47:015:51Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:504.55:083.711:080.711:090.37:005:51Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:394.65:573.811:550.511:550.36:595:52Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:234.76:414.012:370.46:585:53Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:034.87:204.212:380.21:160.26:575:54Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:404.87:584.41:200.11:540.16:565:55Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:164.98:364.62:020.02:31-0.16:555:56Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:534.89:194.72:45-0.13:11-0.26:545:57Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:354.710:074.83:31-0.13:54-0.36:535:58Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:234.611:004.94:210.04:40-0.36:525:59Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:164.511:574.95:140.15:30-0.36:516:00Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:144.36:120.26:26-0.26:506:01Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:584.91:194.17:160.37:29-0.16:496:02Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:044.92:274.18:260.38:37-0.16:486:02Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:085.03:324.19:310.29:41-0.16:466:03Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:095.04:344.210:300.110:41-0.26:456:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:085.15:334.411:260.011:38-0.36:446:05Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:025.16:274.612:19-0.16:436:06Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:525.17:154.712:32-0.31:06-0.26:426:07New Moon28Tue
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 6:30 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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