Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 18m at 11:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:26 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jul 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:064.39:345.63:10-0.23:08-0.46:048:27New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:584.510:245.53:58-0.34:02-0.46:058:27Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:534.611:175.34:48-0.44:58-0.36:058:26Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:514.75:38-0.55:56-0.26:068:26Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:115.012:504.86:29-0.56:540.06:068:26First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:064.81:484.97:21-0.47:570.26:078:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:044.52:494.98:18-0.39:040.46:078:26First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:044.23:484.99:18-0.210:100.46:088:26First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:044.04:464.910:16-0.111:090.56:088:25Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:023.95:414.911:100.06:098:25Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:583.86:344.912:050.512:010.16:098:25Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:513.77:234.912:570.512:500.16:108:24Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:393.88:064.91:450.41:370.26:118:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:223.88:454.82:270.42:190.36:118:24Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:023.89:224.73:060.42:590.36:128:23Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:403.89:584.63:430.43:380.46:138:23Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:193.910:344.54:190.34:190.46:138:22Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:003.911:124.44:560.35:010.56:148:22Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:444.011:524.25:330.35:450.66:148:21Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:294.16:110.36:320.76:158:21Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:344.01:164.26:520.37:230.86:168:20Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:203.92:084.37:370.48:220.96:168:20Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:123.73:054.48:290.49:260.86:178:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:123.64:024.69:270.310:260.76:188:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:123.64:584.810:240.211:220.66:198:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:123.75:545.011:180.06:198:17Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:113.96:495.212:160.412:12-0.26:208:16Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:074.17:405.41:080.11:07-0.36:218:15New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:004.48:285.51:59-0.12:01-0.56:218:15New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:504.79:155.52:46-0.32:54-0.56:228:14New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:404.910:045.43:34-0.53:48-0.56:238:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2:31 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 20% 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 (20% 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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