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 3h 31m 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 - Feb 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:184.76:343.712:370.57:095:42Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:594.77:153.812:320.31:170.57:085:43New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:364.77:523.91:130.31:530.47:075:44New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:104.68:284.01:510.32:270.37:065:45New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:434.69:034.12:290.33:000.37:065:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:164.49:414.23:080.43:350.27:055:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:514.310:214.33:490.44:110.27:045:47Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:294.211:064.44:320.54:490.27:035:48Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:134.011:554.55:190.65:300.27:025:49Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:023.96:110.76:170.27:015:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:514.51:003.77:120.77:160.37:005:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:544.62:083.78:210.78:220.26:595:52First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:594.83:163.89:250.69:260.06:595:53Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:004.94:203.910:240.410:26-0.16:585:54Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:595.15:214.211:200.111:24-0.36:575:55Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:565.36:184.512:13-0.16:555:56Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:475.47:104.812:21-0.51:03-0.46:545:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:355.47:595.11:15-0.61:50-0.56:535:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:225.38:485.22:08-0.62:36-0.66:525:59Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:095.19:395.22:59-0.53:23-0.66:516:00Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:584.810:315.13:51-0.34:10-0.56:506:00Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:494.511:245.04:44-0.14:58-0.36:496:01Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:414.25:360.25:48-0.16:486:02Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:184.812:364.06:320.56:410.26:476:03Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:154.61:343.77:340.77:410.46:456:04Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:144.52:343.68:390.88:440.56:446:05Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:124.43:333.69:380.89:410.56:436:06Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:074.44:283.610:310.710:340.56:426:07Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:594.45:203.711:190.611:220.46:416:07Waning Crescent29Sat
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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