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 4h 58m 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 - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:194.39:354.43:120.23:260.36:457:38New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:554.310:104.23:460.34:050.46:467:36Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:334.410:464.04:200.34:460.56:477:35Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:134.311:253.84:560.45:280.66:477:34Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:564.35:340.46:130.76:487:32Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:083.712:434.36:140.57:020.96:497:31First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:553.51:364.27:000.67:591.06:497:30First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:503.42:354.27:540.79:041.06:507:28First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:543.33:364.38:590.710:060.96:517:27First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:573.44:344.410:020.611:000.76:527:25Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:553.65:274.610:580.411:480.56:527:24Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:493.96:184.811:510.26:537:23Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:414.27:074.912:350.212:430.06:547:21Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:304.67:525.01:19-0.11:35-0.26:547:20Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:155.08:365.02:02-0.32:25-0.46:557:18Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:015.39:204.92:45-0.53:15-0.46:567:17Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:485.410:074.73:29-0.64:06-0.46:567:16Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:395.510:594.54:16-0.65:00-0.26:577:14Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:355.411:564.25:07-0.55:56-0.16:587:13Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:345.26:01-0.36:540.26:587:11Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:564.01:355.06:58-0.17:580.46:597:10Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:593.92:394.88:030.19:070.57:007:09Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:063.83:434.79:140.310:130.57:007:07Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:113.84:434.610:200.311:090.47:017:06Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:103.95:384.611:190.37:027:04Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:054.16:294.512:000.312:120.37:037:03Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:554.27:154.512:450.21:010.37:037:02Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:384.47:554.41:260.21:450.37:047:00New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:164.58:324.22:030.22:260.37:056:59New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:524.59:064.12:360.33:030.47:056:58New Moon30Sat
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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