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 1h 50m 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 - Nov 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:254.46:424.212:090.112:360.47:316:19Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:104.67:264.112:510.11:220.47:326:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:514.78:054.01:290.22:040.47:336:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:274.78:413.92:050.22:430.47:346:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:014.79:153.82:380.33:210.47:356:15New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:354.78:493.62:120.42:590.56:365:14New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:104.69:263.52:470.43:400.56:375:14Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:504.610:093.43:250.54:230.66:385:13Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:354.510:593.44:070.65:080.66:395:12Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:244.411:543.44:530.75:570.76:405:11Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:184.45:460.76:500.66:415:11First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:543.51:154.46:470.87:480.56:425:10First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:563.72:154.37:560.78:440.46:435:09First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:554.03:124.49:020.69:340.16:435:09Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:504.44:064.410:000.310:21-0.16:445:08Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:434.84:594.410:550.111:07-0.36:455:07Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:355.25:524.411:50-0.111:55-0.56:465:07Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:255.56:434.412:43-0.36:475:06Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:145.87:314.412:43-0.61:35-0.36:485:06Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:025.88:214.31:32-0.62:27-0.36:495:05Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:525.89:134.22:22-0.63:20-0.36:505:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:465.610:114.13:15-0.44:14-0.16:515:05Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:435.311:114.04:11-0.25:090.06:525:04Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:405.15:090.06:040.16:535:04Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:124.012:384.86:090.37:020.26:545:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:144.01:364.57:150.58:020.26:555:03Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:154.12:334.38:230.68:580.26:555:03Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:124.23:284.29:250.69:470.26:565:03Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:054.44:194.010:190.610:310.26:575:03Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:544.55:083.911:100.611:130.26:585:03Waning Crescent30Wed
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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