Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 02m at 4:08 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:30 pm (5.3 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 - Jul 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:163.84:054.69:350.210:270.76:058:27Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:133.85:004.910:260.111:240.56:058:27Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:113.75:565.111:18-0.16:058:27Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:103.86:525.412:200.312:11-0.26:068:26Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:083.97:465.61:160.21:06-0.36:068:26New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:034.18:365.72:090.02:01-0.46:078:26New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:554.29:265.73:01-0.12:56-0.56:078:26New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:484.310:175.53:52-0.23:51-0.46:088:26Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:444.411:105.34:42-0.34:48-0.36:098:25Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:424.55:33-0.35:45-0.16:098:25Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:035.012:394.66:22-0.36:420.16:108:25First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:564.71:364.67:12-0.27:420.46:108:25First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:504.42:334.68:05-0.18:470.66:118:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:474.13:314.69:010.09:520.76:128:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:443.84:264.79:570.210:500.76:128:23Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:403.65:204.710:490.211:450.76:138:23Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:343.56:114.711:380.36:138:22Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:273.57:004.712:360.712:250.46:148:22Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:163.57:444.71:240.71:100.46:158:21Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:593.58:244.72:070.61:530.46:158:21Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:383.69:004.72:460.62:320.46:168:20Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:153.79:354.73:230.53:110.46:178:20Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:523.710:094.63:580.53:500.46:178:19Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:313.810:444.54:340.44:310.56:188:18Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:123.911:234.45:100.35:150.56:198:18Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:574.15:470.36:010.66:198:17Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:044.212:434.26:250.26:510.66:208:16Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:494.11:344.47:070.27:480.76:218:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:403.92:324.57:570.28:540.76:228:15Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:403.73:344.78:560.210:010.76:228:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:453.74:354.99:580.111:020.56:238:13Waning Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659084)

Common Questions About Southport, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southport, NC today?

Slack tide in Southport, NC is approximately 7:19 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA