Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 11:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 58m at 5:12 pm (5.1 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 - Dec 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:333.812:474.26:280.87:060.56:595:03First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:273.91:394.07:280.97:590.57:005:03First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:214.02:333.98:300.98:500.47:015:03First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:134.23:243.89:270.89:360.47:025:02Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:034.44:143.710:180.710:200.37:025:02Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:504.65:033.711:070.611:020.27:035:03Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:374.85:503.711:550.511:460.17:045:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:215.06:353.812:410.47:055:03Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:035.17:173.912:290.01:250.27:055:03Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:445.38:004.01:13-0.12:090.17:065:03Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:275.38:464.11:59-0.12:540.07:075:03Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:135.39:384.22:48-0.23:42-0.17:085:03Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:045.210:364.33:41-0.14:31-0.27:085:04Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:585.111:364.44:380.05:21-0.37:095:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:544.95:370.16:14-0.37:105:04Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:364.612:534.66:400.27:11-0.37:105:05Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:384.81:544.47:490.38:11-0.37:115:05Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:404.92:554.28:570.39:09-0.37:115:05Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:395.13:554.19:590.310:04-0.37:125:06Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:355.24:524.010:570.210:57-0.27:135:06Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:305.25:484.011:520.211:48-0.27:135:07Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:215.26:393.912:440.27:145:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:085.27:253.912:37-0.11:300.27:145:08New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:505.18:083.91:220.02:130.27:145:08New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:305.08:493.92:050.12:540.27:155:09New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:104.99:333.82:470.23:340.37:155:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:514.710:183.93:300.44:140.37:165:10Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:334.511:043.94:150.54:540.37:165:11Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:164.311:523.95:010.65:350.37:165:12Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:004.15:490.76:170.47:165:12First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:414.012:483.96:420.96:590.47:175:13First Quarter31Thu
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 8:24 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 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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