Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 36m at 9:34 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:22 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:424.21:244.96:54-0.17:420.36:457:38First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:444.12:284.97:540.08:500.36:467:37First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:514.13:344.99:020.09:570.36:467:36First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:584.14:365.010:08-0.110:580.16:477:34Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:014.35:355.111:09-0.211:54-0.16:487:33Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:014.56:325.112:08-0.36:487:32Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:574.77:245.212:47-0.21:03-0.36:497:30Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:494.88:125.11:37-0.31:56-0.46:507:29Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:355.08:565.02:23-0.42:44-0.36:517:27Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:205.09:394.83:07-0.33:31-0.26:517:26Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:044.910:234.53:50-0.24:170.06:527:25Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:504.811:084.34:32-0.15:030.16:537:23Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:374.711:564.15:150.05:500.36:537:22Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:254.56:000.26:380.56:547:20Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:453.91:164.46:460.47:300.76:557:19Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:373.72:104.37:380.58:280.86:557:18Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:343.63:074.28:370.69:290.86:567:16Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:323.64:034.39:380.610:240.76:577:15Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:273.74:554.310:340.611:130.66:577:13Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:193.85:444.411:240.511:590.46:587:12Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:084.06:314.412:110.46:597:11Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:544.27:144.512:410.312:570.26:597:09Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:364.57:544.61:210.21:400.17:007:08New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:154.78:314.62:000.02:230.07:017:06New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:534.99:094.62:38-0.13:06-0.17:027:05New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:325.19:494.53:17-0.23:51-0.17:027:04Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:175.110:364.44:00-0.34:39-0.17:037:02Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:095.211:304.34:47-0.35:32-0.17:047:01Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:065.15:39-0.26:270.07:047:00Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:304.21:065.06:35-0.17:260.17:056:58First Quarter30Sat
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 12:28 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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