Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 9:38 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:13 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jun 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:423.99:034.92:440.32:390.26:018:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:203.89:414.83:240.33:170.36:018:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:593.810:184.74:030.43:550.46:018:19Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:403.710:594.64:430.44:360.46:018:20Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:243.711:414.55:240.45:200.56:018:20Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:113.76:060.46:050.66:008:21Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:254.41:003.86:500.46:540.76:008:21Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:124.31:523.97:370.47:500.76:008:22Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:024.22:474.08:280.38:520.76:008:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:574.23:434.39:210.29:530.66:008:22Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:534.14:364.510:120.110:500.56:008:23Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:484.15:284.811:01-0.111:440.36:008:23Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:424.26:215.111:50-0.26:008:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:384.27:135.412:380.112:40-0.46:008:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:314.38:035.71:31-0.11:31-0.56:008:24New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:224.58:525.82:23-0.32:23-0.66:008:25New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:134.59:425.83:14-0.43:15-0.66:008:25New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:064.610:355.74:06-0.54:10-0.66:018:25Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:034.611:305.54:59-0.55:06-0.46:018:26Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:034.65:52-0.56:04-0.26:018:26Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:265.21:014.66:45-0.47:030.06:018:26First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:224.92:004.67:40-0.38:050.26:018:26First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:194.73:004.68:37-0.29:110.46:028:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:174.43:584.79:35-0.110:140.46:028:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:134.24:524.710:29-0.111:110.56:028:27Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:084.05:454.811:190.06:038:27Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:003.96:344.812:030.512:060.16:038:27Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:503.97:204.812:530.512:510.16:038:27Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:363.88:024.81:390.41:340.26:048:27Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:183.88:404.82:210.42:140.36:048:27Full Moon30Mon
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 12:55 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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