Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 19m at 1:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:27 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Apr 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:204.63:493.99:460.49:550.25:596:32Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:174.75:464.311:370.111:530.06:577:33Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:124.86:414.712:25-0.16:567:34Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:044.97:325.112:49-0.21:13-0.46:557:35New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:534.98:205.51:43-0.41:59-0.56:537:35New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:404.89:075.62:35-0.52:45-0.66:527:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:274.79:565.63:27-0.43:32-0.66:517:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:164.510:485.54:19-0.34:21-0.56:497:38Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:104.211:445.35:12-0.25:13-0.36:487:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:074.06:060.16:08-0.16:477:39Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:415.01:063.97:020.37:050.26:457:40First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:404.82:083.78:030.58:090.46:447:41First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:404.63:113.79:090.69:180.66:437:41First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:414.44:123.810:090.510:210.66:427:42First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:374.35:073.911:010.511:170.66:407:43Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:294.25:584.111:470.46:397:44Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:174.26:454.312:080.512:290.46:387:44Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:024.17:274.412:550.51:080.36:377:45Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:434.08:054.61:380.41:440.36:357:46Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:193.98:404.72:180.42:180.36:347:47Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:533.99:134.72:560.42:510.36:337:47Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:263.89:464.73:340.43:240.46:327:48Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:593.710:234.74:130.54:000.46:317:49Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:373.611:054.74:540.54:390.46:307:50Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:233.511:544.65:390.55:240.56:297:50Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:173.56:270.66:150.56:277:51Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:474.61:163.67:190.67:130.56:267:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:454.62:203.78:170.58:210.56:257:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:474.53:264.09:180.49:320.46:247:54Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:494.54:264.310:130.110:360.36:237:54Waning Crescent30Sun
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 4:29 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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