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 1h 43m 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 - Jul 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:323.811:424.45:300.35:300.66:048:27Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:183.96:080.36:170.66:048:27Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:254.31:064.16:480.37:080.76:058:27Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:114.11:584.37:330.28:070.76:058:26Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:024.02:554.58:240.29:130.76:068:26Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:013.93:534.79:200.110:160.66:068:26Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:033.84:514.910:160.011:150.56:078:26Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:033.85:495.211:11-0.26:078:26Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:043.96:465.412:120.312:06-0.36:088:26Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:044.07:405.61:080.11:03-0.46:088:25New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:594.28:315.72:02-0.11:58-0.56:098:25New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:514.49:205.62:52-0.32:53-0.56:108:25New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:434.610:095.53:42-0.43:47-0.56:108:24Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:374.711:015.24:32-0.44:43-0.36:118:24Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:334.711:534.95:21-0.45:38-0.16:118:24Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:294.76:10-0.46:340.16:128:23Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:454.61:244.76:59-0.27:310.46:138:23First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:384.32:204.77:50-0.18:340.66:138:22First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:344.03:174.68:460.19:380.76:148:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:323.84:134.69:430.210:370.76:158:21Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:283.65:074.610:370.311:320.76:158:21Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:223.65:594.611:270.36:168:20Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:153.56:484.612:220.712:140.36:178:19Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:043.67:324.71:100.71:000.46:178:19Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:483.68:124.71:530.61:430.46:188:18Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:283.78:484.72:310.52:230.46:198:17Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:043.89:224.73:070.43:020.46:198:17Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:403.99:554.63:420.43:400.46:208:16Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:174.010:304.54:170.34:210.46:218:15Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:584.211:084.44:530.25:050.46:228:14Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed11:424.311:504.25:300.25:510.56:228:14Waning 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 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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