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 4h 47m 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 - Oct 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:334.12:105.07:370.08:320.27:066:57First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:404.23:154.98:470.19:380.17:076:55First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:474.34:174.99:560.010:390.07:076:54Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:484.45:164.910:590.011:33-0.17:086:53Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:464.66:114.811:56-0.17:096:51Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:414.87:034.812:25-0.212:51-0.27:096:50Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:305.07:514.71:13-0.31:41-0.27:106:49Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:155.08:344.61:57-0.32:28-0.17:116:47Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:575.09:154.42:39-0.23:120.07:126:46Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:384.99:554.23:19-0.13:540.17:126:45Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:194.810:374.03:590.14:370.27:136:43Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:024.711:233.94:400.25:210.47:146:42Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:484.55:230.46:070.57:156:41Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:113.712:364.46:080.56:540.67:166:40Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:023.61:284.36:580.67:470.77:166:38Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:573.62:234.27:540.78:450.77:176:37Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:553.73:194.28:570.89:410.67:186:36Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:513.84:134.29:570.710:320.57:196:35Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:434.05:034.210:500.611:170.37:206:34Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:334.25:514.311:400.47:206:32Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:204.56:374.312:000.212:270.37:216:31Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:054.87:224.412:420.01:140.17:226:30New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:475.18:044.51:24-0.22:00-0.17:236:29New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:295.38:464.52:06-0.32:46-0.27:246:28New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:125.49:304.52:49-0.43:33-0.37:256:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:595.510:194.43:35-0.44:24-0.37:256:26Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:515.411:174.34:26-0.45:17-0.27:266:25Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:495.35:21-0.36:12-0.27:276:24Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:184.311:49 AM5.25:20-0.26:10-0.16:285:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:214.312:505.06:230.07:120.06:295:22First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:264.31:544.87:310.18:16-0.16:305:21First Quarter31Tue
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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