Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 11:31 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 5:26 am (3.8 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 - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:454.84:014.210:040.310:12-0.26:585:03Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:395.04:554.010:590.311:01-0.16:595:03Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:315.05:483.911:520.311:480.07:005:03Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:195.16:353.812:410.37:015:02New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:035.07:183.812:320.11:250.37:025:02New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:435.07:583.71:140.22:060.47:035:03New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:214.98:373.71:530.32:460.47:035:03New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:594.89:183.62:320.33:250.47:045:03Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:384.710:023.63:130.44:060.57:055:03Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:204.510:493.63:560.54:460.57:065:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:034.411:373.74:420.65:280.47:065:03Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:474.35:300.76:110.47:075:03First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:273.812:344.16:230.86:570.47:085:04First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:204.01:263.97:230.97:480.47:095:04First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:144.22:203.88:260.98:390.37:095:04First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:074.43:153.89:250.79:280.27:105:04Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:594.74:083.710:190.610:150.07:105:05Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:504.95:033.811:110.411:04-0.17:115:05Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:435.25:573.912:040.27:125:06Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:335.46:494.012:550.17:125:06Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:225.67:394.212:47-0.41:45-0.17:135:06Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:095.78:304.31:39-0.52:34-0.27:135:07Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:595.69:244.42:32-0.53:25-0.37:145:07Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:525.510:234.53:28-0.44:16-0.47:145:08Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:475.211:224.64:26-0.25:08-0.47:155:09Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:424.95:250.05:59-0.37:155:09Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:214.712:384.66:260.26:54-0.27:155:10Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:214.71:374.37:320.47:53-0.17:165:10Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:214.82:364.18:400.58:51-0.17:165:11Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:194.83:343.99:420.59:450.07:165:12Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:144.84:303.710:380.510:350.17:165:12Waning Crescent31Tue
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 8:28 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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