Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 20m at 3:15 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:10 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jan 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:504.61:084.76:540.27:27-0.27:175:14First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:524.72:084.48:030.38:26-0.27:175:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:534.83:084.29:110.49:23-0.27:175:16Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:515.04:064.010:110.410:16-0.27:175:16Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:475.05:033.911:090.311:07-0.17:175:17Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:405.15:573.812:030.37:175:18Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:305.16:463.812:530.37:175:19Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:145.07:303.812:430.11:370.37:175:20Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:555.08:113.71:260.22:190.47:175:21Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:344.98:513.72:080.22:580.47:175:22Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:134.79:333.72:480.33:380.47:175:22Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:524.610:173.73:300.44:170.47:175:23Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:334.511:033.84:140.54:560.47:175:24Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:154.311:493.94:590.65:350.47:165:25Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:594.15:470.86:170.57:165:26Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:394.012:453.96:400.97:040.57:165:27Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:314.11:383.77:410.97:560.57:165:28Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:264.22:343.68:440.98:490.47:155:29Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:204.43:303.69:420.89:390.37:155:30Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:134.64:253.610:350.710:280.27:145:31Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:064.95:213.711:280.511:180.07:145:32Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:585.16:143.912:190.37:145:33Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:475.47:044.112:10-0.21:080.17:135:34New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:335.57:524.31:01-0.31:56-0.17:135:35New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:205.68:414.51:53-0.42:43-0.37:125:36New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:085.59:344.62:45-0.53:31-0.47:115:37Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:595.310:314.83:40-0.44:20-0.57:115:38Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:525.111:284.84:36-0.35:10-0.57:105:39Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:464.85:34-0.16:01-0.47:105:40First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:264.912:434.56:340.26:56-0.27:095:41First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:264.91:434.27:410.47:56-0.17:085:42First Quarter31Sun
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 6:12 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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