Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:50 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 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 - Aug 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:194.23:074.98:32-0.29:280.46:248:12Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:234.04:095.09:35-0.110:330.46:258:11Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:263.95:105.110:35-0.211:340.36:258:10Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:283.96:095.211:33-0.26:268:09Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:283.97:055.212:330.212:29-0.26:278:09Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:244.07:555.21:270.21:24-0.26:278:08New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:144.18:415.22:170.12:14-0.16:288:07New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:004.19:235.03:020.13:010.06:298:06New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:444.210:054.83:440.13:470.16:308:05New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:284.210:474.64:250.14:320.26:308:04Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:134.211:294.45:050.25:170.46:318:03Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:594.25:440.26:030.56:328:01Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:134.112:454.26:240.36:510.76:328:00First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:583.91:344.27:060.47:440.96:337:59First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:463.72:274.27:540.68:441.06:347:58First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:413.53:234.28:490.69:471.06:357:57First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:393.44:194.39:460.610:440.96:357:56First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:353.45:124.410:390.611:360.86:367:55Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:293.46:034.511:290.56:377:54Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:213.66:524.712:250.712:170.36:377:52Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:093.77:364.91:110.51:050.26:387:51Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:534.08:175.01:540.31:510.06:397:50Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:354.38:565.12:340.12:37-0.16:407:49Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:174.59:375.03:14-0.13:23-0.26:407:47Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:024.710:214.93:55-0.24:13-0.26:417:46Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:514.911:104.74:39-0.35:05-0.16:427:45Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:465.05:25-0.46:000.06:427:44Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:034.512:425.06:14-0.36:580.16:437:42Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:004.21:425.07:08-0.28:010.36:447:41Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:024.02:475.08:09-0.19:110.46:447:40Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:083.93:515.09:170.010:190.46:457:38Third Quarter31Wed
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 12:39 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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