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 5h 59m 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 - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:314.52:554.78:410.29:16-0.16:315:20Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:314.63:534.69:440.110:10-0.26:325:19Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:274.84:484.510:410.110:59-0.26:335:18Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:214.95:404.411:350.111:47-0.26:335:17Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:105.06:284.312:250.16:345:16Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:545.07:114.212:31-0.11:100.16:355:15Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:355.07:514.11:120.01:520.26:365:14Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:134.98:304.01:500.12:320.26:375:14Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:514.89:093.82:280.23:130.36:385:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:314.79:523.73:080.33:540.46:395:12Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:134.610:383.73:500.44:370.46:405:11Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:594.511:283.64:340.55:220.56:415:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:464.45:220.76:080.56:425:10Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:203.712:364.26:130.86:590.56:435:09Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:153.81:304.27:130.87:540.56:445:09Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:113.92:254.18:160.88:470.46:455:08Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:054.13:184.19:140.79:350.26:465:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:564.44:094.110:070.510:200.06:475:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:454.74:594.210:580.311:05-0.16:475:06Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:345.05:504.211:480.111:51-0.36:485:06Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:225.36:384.312:38-0.16:495:06New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:085.67:254.412:38-0.41:27-0.26:505:05New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:545.78:134.51:26-0.52:17-0.36:515:05New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:435.79:054.52:16-0.63:08-0.46:525:04Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:355.610:034.53:10-0.54:01-0.46:535:04Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:325.411:044.54:06-0.44:55-0.46:545:04Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:305.25:05-0.25:50-0.36:555:03First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:054.512:285.06:060.06:48-0.26:565:03First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:074.51:284.77:120.27:49-0.26:575:03First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:094.62:284.58:210.38:48-0.26:585:03First Quarter30Thu
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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