Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 47m at 12:35 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:28 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:024.16:234.512:060.37:066:57Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:484.47:074.512:330.212:540.17:076:55Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:324.87:504.61:140.01:410.07:076:54Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:145.18:304.61:54-0.22:28-0.27:086:52Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:565.39:124.52:35-0.43:15-0.27:096:51Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:415.59:584.43:18-0.44:05-0.27:106:50Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:315.510:514.24:05-0.44:58-0.17:106:48Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:285.311:504.14:58-0.35:530.07:116:47Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:285.25:54-0.26:520.27:126:46Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:544.01:315.06:550.07:550.37:136:45Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:003.92:364.88:030.29:030.37:136:43Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:094.03:404.79:160.310:070.27:146:42Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:134.14:394.610:230.211:020.17:156:41Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:114.35:354.611:230.211:520.07:166:39Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:064.56:264.512:170.27:176:38Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:564.77:144.412:380.01:080.27:176:37Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:404.87:574.21:200.01:540.27:186:36New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:204.88:354.11:590.12:350.27:196:35New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:574.89:123.92:360.13:150.37:206:33New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:334.89:483.83:110.23:540.47:216:32Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:104.710:263.63:470.34:350.57:216:31Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:514.611:093.54:250.45:180.67:226:30Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:364.511:573.45:070.66:020.77:236:29Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:244.45:530.76:500.77:246:28Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:503.41:164.36:430.87:430.87:256:27First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:473.42:114.27:400.88:400.77:266:25First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:473.53:084.28:460.89:360.67:276:24First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:453.83:024.28:490.79:250.46:275:23First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:374.13:534.29:450.610:090.26:285:22Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:274.44:434.310:370.310:520.06:295:21Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:164.85:324.311:280.111:36-0.26:305:20Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:31 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 11% 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 (11% 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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