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 2h 12m 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 - Jul 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:563.89:174.83:000.42:520.36:058:27Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:343.89:534.73:380.43:300.36:058:27Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:123.810:304.74:160.44:100.46:068:27Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:543.811:084.64:550.34:520.46:068:26Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:383.911:504.55:350.35:360.56:078:26Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:254.06:150.26:240.66:078:26Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:344.41:144.16:580.27:150.66:088:26Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:224.32:084.37:450.28:150.66:088:26Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:164.23:064.58:390.19:200.66:098:25Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:164.14:044.79:360.010:220.56:098:25Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:164.15:005.010:30-0.111:190.36:108:25Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:154.15:575.211:24-0.36:108:24Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:154.26:535.512:150.112:18-0.46:118:24Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:124.47:465.71:11-0.11:13-0.66:128:24New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:064.58:365.72:04-0.32:07-0.66:128:23New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:574.79:255.72:56-0.43:01-0.76:138:23New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:494.710:165.63:46-0.53:54-0.66:138:22Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:444.811:085.34:37-0.54:49-0.46:148:22Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:404.85:28-0.55:45-0.26:158:21Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:015.112:364.76:18-0.46:400.06:158:21Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:554.81:324.77:09-0.37:380.36:168:20First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:494.52:294.68:03-0.18:400.56:178:20First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:454.23:264.69:000.09:440.66:178:19First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:424.04:214.69:560.110:410.66:188:18Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:373.95:144.610:480.211:340.66:198:18Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:303.86:054.611:370.26:208:17Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:223.86:534.712:240.612:230.36:208:16Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:103.87:364.71:110.51:080.36:218:15Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:533.88:164.71:540.51:500.36:228:15Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:323.98:524.72:330.42:290.36:228:14Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:093.99:274.73:090.33:070.36:238:13Full Moon31Thu
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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