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 01m 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 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:113.72:474.28:160.69:060.86:467:37First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:083.63:444.39:150.610:050.86:477:35First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:053.64:374.310:120.510:570.76:477:34Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:583.75:284.411:030.511:450.56:487:33Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:493.86:174.511:520.36:497:31Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:384.07:024.612:300.412:380.26:497:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:234.37:444.71:130.21:240.16:507:29Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:044.58:234.81:540.12:080.06:517:27Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:434.79:014.82:33-0.12:52-0.26:517:26Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:244.99:424.83:13-0.23:37-0.26:527:24Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:095.110:284.73:55-0.34:26-0.26:537:23Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:595.111:204.64:42-0.45:18-0.26:537:22Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:555.15:32-0.46:13-0.16:547:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:174.412:545.16:25-0.37:110.16:557:19Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:184.31:575.07:24-0.28:160.26:567:17Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:234.23:025.08:30-0.19:240.26:567:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:304.24:054.99:390.010:280.16:577:15Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:334.35:044.910:43-0.111:250.06:587:13Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:324.46:014.911:41-0.16:587:12Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:284.66:544.912:18-0.112:36-0.16:597:10Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:204.77:424.81:08-0.11:27-0.17:007:09New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:064.88:254.71:53-0.22:14-0.17:007:08New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:484.89:064.62:34-0.12:580.07:017:06New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:274.89:454.43:130.03:400.17:027:05New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:074.710:254.23:510.14:210.27:027:03Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:494.611:074.04:300.25:040.37:037:02Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:334.511:523.95:110.35:490.57:047:01Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:194.45:540.46:350.67:056:59Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:403.71:094.36:400.57:260.77:056:58First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:333.62:034.27:320.78:230.87:066:57First Quarter30Mon
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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