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 4h 33m 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 - Mar 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:474.56:073.912:030.56:396:08Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:304.56:494.112:080.412:430.46:386:09New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:084.57:264.212:500.31:190.36:376:10New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:434.58:014.31:300.31:520.36:366:11New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:154.48:354.52:070.32:250.26:346:12New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:474.39:094.62:460.32:590.26:336:12Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:214.29:494.63:260.33:350.16:326:13Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:014.110:354.74:100.34:150.16:316:14Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:474.011:264.74:570.44:590.16:296:15Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:403.95:490.55:500.26:286:16First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:244.712:423.86:480.66:500.26:276:16First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:284.71:523.87:560.58:010.26:256:17First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:354.83:013.99:020.49:100.16:246:18First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:384.94:054.210:010.210:12-0.16:236:19Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:385.05:054.510:560.011:12-0.26:216:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:345.16:024.811:48-0.36:206:20Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:275.16:535.112:09-0.412:38-0.46:196:21Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:155.17:415.31:03-0.41:24-0.56:176:22Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:014.98:275.41:53-0.42:09-0.66:166:23Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:464.79:145.32:42-0.32:54-0.56:146:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:334.510:035.13:32-0.23:40-0.36:136:24Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:224.210:544.94:210.04:27-0.16:126:25Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:134.011:454.75:110.35:150.16:106:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:063.86:020.56:060.46:096:26Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:394.51:023.66:580.77:040.66:086:27Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:364.32:023.68:000.88:080.76:066:28Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:344.33:013.69:000.89:090.76:056:29Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:294.23:553.79:520.710:030.66:046:29Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:214.24:473.910:390.610:530.56:026:30Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:104.25:354.111:220.511:400.56:016:31Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:554.26:184.312:020.45:596:32Waning 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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