Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 3:08 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 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 - Apr 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:284.53:563.69:570.610:030.66:587:33First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:264.44:533.710:540.611:010.66:567:33Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:204.45:473.811:440.511:520.56:557:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:114.36:364.012:290.56:547:35Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:584.37:214.112:410.51:100.46:527:36Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:394.38:004.31:250.41:470.36:517:37Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:164.38:364.42:060.42:220.36:507:37Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:504.29:094.52:450.32:540.36:487:38Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:224.19:424.63:220.33:260.36:477:39Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:544.010:164.74:010.34:000.36:467:40Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:303.910:564.74:410.44:360.36:447:40Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:123.811:424.75:250.45:170.36:437:41Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:013.76:130.56:040.46:427:42Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:354.712:583.67:050.56:580.46:417:43Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:334.62:023.68:060.58:040.56:397:43Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:394.73:123.79:120.59:170.46:387:44Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:444.74:184.010:130.310:240.26:377:45Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:454.85:184.311:080.011:250.06:367:46Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:434.86:154.711:59-0.26:357:46Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:394.97:095.112:23-0.212:49-0.46:337:47Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:314.97:595.41:19-0.31:37-0.56:327:48New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:194.88:465.62:13-0.42:24-0.66:317:49New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:064.79:335.63:04-0.43:10-0.66:307:50New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:534.510:215.53:54-0.33:56-0.46:297:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:424.211:125.24:45-0.24:45-0.26:287:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:354.05:360.05:350.06:277:52Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:055.012:303.86:270.26:260.36:267:53Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:584.81:263.77:210.47:220.56:257:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:544.52:253.68:190.68:240.76:247:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:524.43:253.79:200.69:290.76:237:55First Quarter30Fri
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 12:09 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 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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