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 1h 25m 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 - May 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:253.511:524.65:390.65:240.56:227:56Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:153.56:250.66:110.66:217:56Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:434.51:113.57:160.67:060.66:207:57Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:394.52:143.68:130.68:110.76:197:58Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:404.53:183.89:130.59:220.66:187:59Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:414.54:184.110:080.310:260.46:177:59Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:384.55:144.510:590.011:240.26:168:00Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:344.56:094.911:47-0.26:158:01Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:284.67:025.312:210.012:35-0.46:148:02Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:214.67:525.61:17-0.21:23-0.56:148:02New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:114.58:405.82:10-0.32:12-0.66:138:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:594.49:295.83:02-0.43:00-0.66:128:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:494.310:205.63:54-0.33:51-0.56:118:05Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:434.111:145.44:47-0.24:44-0.36:108:06Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:404.05:410.05:39-0.16:108:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:115.112:393.96:350.16:360.26:098:07Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:074.91:393.87:310.37:360.46:088:08First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:044.62:403.98:300.38:420.66:088:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:024.43:394.09:290.49:470.76:078:09First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:574.24:344.110:210.310:450.76:078:10First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:494.15:254.311:080.311:370.66:068:11Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:394.06:134.411:500.36:058:11Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:273.96:574.612:260.612:310.36:058:12Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:123.87:384.71:120.51:100.36:048:13Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:523.78:164.71:550.51:470.36:048:13Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:303.78:514.82:350.52:230.46:048:14Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:043.69:264.83:140.52:580.46:038:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:393.610:024.83:530.53:350.46:038:15Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:183.510:434.84:350.54:150.46:028:16Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:043.511:294.75:180.55:010.46:028:17Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:563.66:030.45:510.56:028:17Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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