Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 53m at 11:31 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:163.611:354.55:210.55:110.66:028:17Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:043.66:030.55:570.66:018:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:194.412:533.76:450.56:470.76:018:18Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:054.31:453.87:300.47:420.86:018:19Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:544.12:394.08:190.48:440.86:018:19Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:474.03:344.39:100.39:470.76:008:20Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:423.94:274.510:010.210:450.66:008:20Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:373.95:194.810:490.011:390.46:008:21Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:313.96:125.111:37-0.16:008:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:273.97:055.412:330.212:27-0.36:008:22Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:224.07:565.61:270.11:19-0.46:008:22New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:144.28:465.72:19-0.12:12-0.56:008:23New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:054.39:365.73:10-0.23:06-0.56:008:23New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:584.310:285.64:02-0.34:01-0.46:008:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:564.411:235.44:54-0.34:58-0.36:008:24Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:554.55:47-0.35:57-0.16:008:24Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:185.112:544.56:38-0.36:560.16:008:25First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:134.81:534.67:31-0.27:580.36:008:25First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:094.52:524.68:27-0.29:050.56:008:25First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:074.23:504.79:24-0.110:090.56:018:25First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:044.04:454.710:180.011:060.66:018:26Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:583.85:374.811:080.111:590.66:018:26Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:513.76:274.811:550.26:018:26Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:433.67:144.812:500.612:410.26:028:26Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:303.67:574.81:370.61:240.36:028:26Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:123.68:364.82:190.52:050.36:028:27Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:513.69:124.82:580.52:440.46:028:27Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:283.69:484.73:360.53:230.46:038:27Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:063.710:244.64:140.54:030.56:038:27Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:483.711:024.54:510.44:450.56:048:27Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 2:51 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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