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 14m 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 - Aug 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:194.16:555.312:200.212:21-0.36:248:12Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:154.37:475.51:130.01:15-0.46:248:11New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:074.58:355.62:04-0.22:08-0.66:258:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:574.79:235.62:53-0.43:01-0.66:268:10New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:484.910:135.53:42-0.63:55-0.66:278:09Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:425.011:065.34:32-0.64:50-0.56:278:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:395.05:23-0.65:46-0.36:288:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:005.012:365.06:14-0.56:43-0.16:298:06First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:554.71:334.97:07-0.47:430.26:298:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:524.42:324.88:04-0.28:480.46:308:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:524.23:324.89:040.09:530.46:318:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:514.04:294.710:040.110:520.56:328:02Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:493.95:244.710:590.111:460.56:328:01Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:433.96:164.711:500.26:337:59Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:363.97:044.712:370.412:380.26:347:58Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:233.97:484.71:230.41:230.26:347:57Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:054.08:264.72:040.42:050.26:357:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:444.09:034.72:420.32:440.36:367:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:204.19:374.63:170.33:220.36:377:54Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:564.110:114.53:520.34:000.36:377:53Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:334.210:474.34:280.34:410.46:387:51Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:134.211:264.25:050.35:230.46:397:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:574.35:440.36:080.56:397:49Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:084.112:444.36:250.36:580.66:407:48Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:564.01:374.47:110.37:550.76:417:46Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:513.92:374.58:060.39:000.66:417:45Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:543.83:394.69:080.310:040.56:427:44Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:593.94:394.810:100.111:010.36:437:43Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:004.05:375.011:07-0.111:560.16:447:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:004.36:335.212:04-0.36:447:40Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:574.57:275.412:50-0.21:00-0.56:457:39New Moon31Mon
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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