Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 4:08 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 47m at 10:04 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Feb 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:214.51:343.77:360.87:440.47:085:42Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:174.42:323.58:400.98:410.57:075:43Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:134.43:283.49:400.99:360.57:065:44Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:084.44:233.410:340.910:260.57:055:45Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:004.55:173.411:250.811:150.57:055:46Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:504.56:063.512:120.77:045:47Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:344.66:493.612:010.412:540.67:035:48New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:134.77:283.812:440.41:310.57:025:49New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:484.78:043.91:240.32:060.47:015:50New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:214.78:394.12:030.32:400.37:005:51New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:544.69:164.22:420.33:150.26:595:52Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:304.59:584.43:250.33:510.16:585:53Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:104.410:454.54:100.34:300.06:575:54Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:564.211:364.74:590.45:120.06:565:55Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:474.05:520.56:000.16:555:56First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:334.712:453.86:540.66:570.16:545:57First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:374.81:533.78:050.68:050.16:535:58First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:454.93:043.79:140.69:130.16:525:59Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:505.04:113.810:170.410:16-0.16:515:59Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:525.15:144.011:160.211:16-0.26:506:00Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:505.26:124.212:110.06:496:01Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:425.37:054.512:14-0.31:01-0.16:486:02Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:305.37:524.71:08-0.31:47-0.36:476:03Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:145.28:384.81:59-0.32:30-0.36:456:04Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:584.99:244.82:47-0.23:12-0.36:446:05Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:424.610:114.83:35-0.13:54-0.26:436:06Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:284.310:594.74:230.14:370.06:426:06Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:144.011:484.65:110.45:200.26:416:07Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 1:06 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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