Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 7:08 pm (5.5 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 - Jul 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:533.97:295.412:590.212:52-0.36:048:27New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:473.98:195.41:530.21:45-0.26:058:27New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:373.99:045.32:430.12:35-0.16:058:27New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:233.99:485.13:300.13:220.06:068:26New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:103.910:334.94:140.24:100.26:068:26Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:583.911:184.74:580.24:570.36:078:26Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:474.05:400.25:450.56:078:26Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:024.512:364.06:210.36:330.66:088:26Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:474.21:244.17:030.37:250.86:088:25First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:344.02:154.17:480.48:230.96:098:25First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:243.83:094.28:370.59:251.06:098:25First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:183.64:024.39:300.510:231.06:108:25First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:123.54:534.410:200.511:160.96:108:24Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:053.45:444.511:080.56:118:24Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:573.46:344.712:070.811:54 AM0.46:128:23Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:483.57:204.812:560.712:410.36:128:23Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:343.68:025.01:410.51:270.26:138:22Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:173.88:435.12:240.42:120.16:148:22Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:594.09:235.23:060.22:580.06:148:21Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:434.210:055.13:470.03:46-0.16:158:21Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:324.410:525.04:30-0.14:37-0.16:168:20Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:254.611:424.85:15-0.35:310.06:168:20Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:214.76:01-0.36:280.16:178:19Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:354.61:184.96:50-0.37:280.36:188:18Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:314.32:184.97:44-0.38:340.46:188:18Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:324.13:215.08:44-0.29:440.56:198:17Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:373.94:235.09:48-0.110:480.46:208:16Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:403.85:235.110:48-0.111:480.46:208:16Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:413.86:215.111:45-0.16:218:15Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:403.87:155.112:450.312:40-0.16:228:14Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:343.98:025.11:380.31:330.06:238:13New Moon31Mon
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 10:19 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 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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