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 53m at 10:37 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:24 am (3.8 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 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:514.05:274.411:040.311:380.66:018:18Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:404.06:154.611:470.26:018:18Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:294.07:014.912:270.412:300.06:018:19Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:154.07:455.11:150.31:14-0.16:018:19New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:004.18:275.32:020.11:58-0.26:018:20New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:434.29:105.52:480.02:43-0.36:008:20New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:294.29:575.53:35-0.23:31-0.36:008:21New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:204.310:495.54:24-0.24:24-0.36:008:21Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:184.311:455.35:16-0.35:20-0.26:008:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:184.46:09-0.36:18-0.16:008:22Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:425.21:194.57:03-0.37:190.06:008:23First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:405.02:214.68:01-0.38:260.26:008:23First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:414.83:234.79:01-0.39:340.26:008:24First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:414.64:224.910:00-0.310:370.26:008:24Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:404.45:195.010:54-0.311:360.26:008:24Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:364.36:135.111:46-0.36:008:25Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:314.27:045.112:310.212:35-0.26:008:25Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:224.17:515.11:230.21:22-0.16:018:25Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:084.08:335.12:100.22:060.06:018:26Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:503.99:135.02:540.22:480.16:018:26Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:313.99:524.93:350.33:280.26:018:26Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:133.810:334.84:160.34:090.36:018:26Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:563.811:154.64:570.34:520.46:028:26Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:423.811:584.55:380.35:370.56:028:26Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:303.86:200.46:240.66:028:27Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:434.41:193.97:030.47:140.76:038:27Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:294.22:114.07:500.48:100.86:038:27Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:194.13:044.18:410.49:120.86:038:27Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:134.03:574.39:330.310:100.76:048:27Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:073.94:484.510:220.211:040.66:048:27Waning Crescent30Tue
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 1:30 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 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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