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 4h 49m at 3:08 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:28 pm (4.7 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 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:504.910:163.83:250.24:160.27:175:14Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:364.711:063.84:130.34:590.37:175:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:234.511:563.95:010.55:420.37:175:15Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:094.25:510.76:270.47:175:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:473.912:584.06:460.87:150.57:175:17Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:404.01:503.87:470.98:070.57:175:18Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:344.12:443.68:490.98:570.57:175:19Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:264.33:373.59:450.99:440.47:175:20Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:164.44:283.510:360.810:300.47:175:20Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:054.65:193.511:260.711:140.37:175:21Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:524.76:073.512:140.67:175:22Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:374.96:513.612:580.57:175:23New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:185.17:323.812:430.11:400.37:175:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:575.28:133.91:270.02:220.27:165:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:385.28:584.12:120.03:050.07:165:26New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:225.29:484.23:00-0.13:50-0.17:165:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:105.110:434.43:52-0.14:35-0.27:165:28Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:024.911:404.64:460.05:23-0.37:155:29Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:554.75:440.16:13-0.37:155:30First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:384.712:534.46:460.37:09-0.27:155:31First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:404.81:554.27:550.48:09-0.27:145:32First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:434.92:594.09:040.49:10-0.17:145:33Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:435.04:003.910:070.410:08-0.17:135:34Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:425.15:013.811:070.311:03-0.17:135:35Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:405.25:593.912:040.37:125:36Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:325.26:513.912:550.27:125:37Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:195.27:374.012:490.01:420.27:115:38Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:025.18:204.01:360.02:250.27:105:39Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:424.99:034.02:200.13:050.27:105:40Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:234.89:464.03:040.23:440.27:095:41Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:034.510:304.03:470.34:220.37:085:42Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 6:18 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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