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 37m 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 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:483.94:054.29:540.610:250.37:326:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:404.24:574.310:490.511:120.17:336:18Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:314.54:484.410:410.210:57-0.16:345:17Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:214.95:394.511:320.011:43-0.36:345:16Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:095.26:284.612:23-0.26:355:15Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:575.57:154.612:30-0.51:13-0.36:365:14Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:435.78:024.61:17-0.62:03-0.46:375:13Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:315.78:524.62:06-0.72:54-0.56:385:13Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:235.79:484.52:57-0.63:47-0.46:395:12Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:195.510:484.43:52-0.54:42-0.36:405:11Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:175.311:494.44:50-0.35:38-0.26:415:10Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:165.15:50-0.16:37-0.16:425:10Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:524.41:164.86:540.17:38-0.16:435:09Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:554.42:174.68:030.38:40-0.16:445:08Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:554.53:154.59:080.39:35-0.16:455:08Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:524.64:104.310:060.310:25-0.16:465:07Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:444.75:024.211:000.311:110.06:475:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:344.85:514.111:490.311:550.06:485:06Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:204.86:364.012:350.36:485:06New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:014.97:164.012:360.11:170.36:495:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:384.97:543.91:140.21:560.36:505:05New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:154.88:313.81:510.22:350.46:515:05New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:514.79:083.72:280.33:140.46:525:04Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:284.79:503.73:060.43:540.46:535:04Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:084.610:353.73:470.54:360.46:545:04Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:524.511:243.74:320.65:200.46:555:03Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:394.45:190.66:050.46:565:03First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:163.812:284.36:120.76:550.46:575:03First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:123.91:234.27:120.77:500.36:585:03First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:104.12:224.28:170.78:440.16:585:03First 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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