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 1h 49m 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 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:303.63:004.28:320.79:230.77:076:55First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:293.73:564.29:340.710:180.67:076:54First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:243.84:484.310:300.611:060.47:086:52Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:154.05:384.411:210.411:510.27:096:51Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:054.36:264.512:090.27:106:50Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:514.67:114.612:350.112:570.07:106:48Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:364.97:554.71:17-0.11:45-0.17:116:47Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:195.28:374.72:00-0.32:32-0.37:126:46Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:025.49:214.72:43-0.53:19-0.47:136:45Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:485.510:094.63:28-0.54:10-0.47:136:43Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:405.511:034.54:17-0.55:03-0.37:146:42Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:375.45:10-0.45:58-0.27:156:41Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:034.412:365.26:07-0.36:56-0.17:166:39Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:054.31:385.17:07-0.17:580.07:176:38Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:104.22:414.98:130.19:040.17:176:37Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:154.33:434.89:240.110:070.07:186:36Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:174.44:424.710:280.111:03-0.17:196:35Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:154.55:384.611:270.111:53-0.17:206:33Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:094.76:304.612:200.17:216:32Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:594.87:184.512:41-0.11:110.17:216:31New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:444.98:014.41:25-0.11:560.17:226:30New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:244.98:414.22:050.02:380.17:236:29New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:024.89:184.12:430.13:180.27:246:28New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:394.89:564.03:190.23:570.37:256:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:174.710:353.83:560.34:380.47:266:25Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:574.611:193.74:360.45:200.47:266:24Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:414.55:180.56:050.57:276:23Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:073.712:294.46:030.66:510.67:286:22Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:583.61:194.36:530.77:430.67:296:21First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:533.62:134.27:490.88:390.67:306:20First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:513.73:104.28:520.89:350.57:316:19First Quarter31Thu
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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