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 3h 48m 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 - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:103.91:584.87:200.18:230.66:457:38Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:173.83:064.88:260.29:330.56:467:37Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:283.84:114.99:370.110:370.46:467:36Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:353.95:125.010:420.011:340.16:477:34Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:374.26:105.111:43-0.26:487:33Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:364.57:055.212:28-0.112:41-0.36:487:32Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:304.87:555.11:19-0.21:36-0.46:497:30New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:195.08:405.02:07-0.42:28-0.46:507:29New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:055.19:244.82:51-0.43:17-0.36:517:27New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:505.110:094.63:34-0.44:05-0.16:517:26Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:375.010:554.34:18-0.34:530.06:527:25Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:254.911:434.05:02-0.15:420.36:537:23Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:154.75:470.16:310.56:537:22Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:333.81:074.56:350.37:230.76:547:21First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:263.62:024.47:260.58:230.86:557:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:243.53:004.38:260.69:260.96:557:18First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:243.53:574.39:300.710:230.86:567:16First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:213.64:504.310:270.611:130.76:577:15Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:143.75:404.311:190.511:580.66:577:14Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:043.96:274.412:070.56:587:12Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:504.17:104.412:390.412:520.46:597:11Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:314.37:484.41:180.31:350.36:597:09Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:094.58:244.41:540.22:160.27:007:08Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:444.78:574.32:290.12:560.17:017:07Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:194.99:334.33:040.03:380.17:027:05Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:595.010:134.23:410.04:230.17:027:04Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:455.011:014.04:23-0.15:120.27:037:02Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:395.011:583.95:110.06:050.37:047:01Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:374.96:040.07:020.37:047:00Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:003.91:414.97:040.18:060.47:056:58Third Quarter30Mon
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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