Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:35 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 6:11 pm (5.3 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 - Apr 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:024.29:274.83:030.13:060.15:596:32Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:434.010:104.73:460.33:460.25:586:33Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:283.810:564.54:300.44:280.35:566:33Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:153.611:454.45:150.65:130.55:556:34Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:063.56:040.76:020.65:546:35Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:374.31:023.56:580.86:590.85:526:36Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:334.23:023.58:590.99:040.86:517:36Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:314.24:003.69:560.810:050.76:507:37Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:254.24:533.810:460.610:590.66:497:38Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:154.25:434.011:310.511:490.56:477:39Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:034.26:304.312:130.36:467:39Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:494.37:144.612:370.312:530.16:457:40Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:324.37:564.91:240.21:330.06:437:41New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:124.38:365.22:100.02:14-0.26:427:42New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:524.39:195.42:55-0.12:55-0.36:417:42New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:354.310:055.43:42-0.13:40-0.36:407:43Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:244.210:585.44:32-0.14:30-0.36:387:44Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:214.111:565.35:26-0.15:25-0.26:377:45Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:224.16:210.06:23-0.16:367:45Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:565.11:264.07:190.17:260.16:357:46First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:594.92:334.18:230.28:370.26:347:47First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:034.83:384.29:280.19:480.26:327:48First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:044.74:394.410:270.010:510.26:317:49Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:024.65:364.611:20-0.111:490.26:307:49Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:564.56:304.812:09-0.16:297:50Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:484.37:184.912:430.112:55-0.16:287:51Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:364.28:025.01:330.11:38-0.16:277:52Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:184.18:425.02:190.22:180.06:267:52Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:584.09:204.93:010.22:560.16:257:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:363.89:584.83:410.33:340.26:247:54Full Moon30Tue
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 9:23 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 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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