Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 10:35 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 4:24 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 - Sep 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:464.39:034.52:380.22:510.36:457:38Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:224.49:374.33:130.23:290.36:467:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:584.410:124.23:470.34:080.46:477:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:354.410:484.04:220.34:490.56:477:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:164.411:283.94:590.35:320.66:487:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:004.35:380.46:170.76:497:31Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:123.712:484.36:200.57:060.86:497:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:013.61:414.37:080.58:040.86:507:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:583.62:414.38:050.69:070.86:517:27Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:023.63:414.49:100.510:070.76:527:25Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:043.74:384.610:120.411:000.46:527:24Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:023.95:334.711:080.211:500.26:537:23Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:574.36:254.912:02-0.16:547:21Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:504.67:165.012:38-0.112:56-0.36:547:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:405.08:035.11:26-0.31:49-0.46:557:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:285.38:495.12:12-0.62:40-0.56:567:17New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:165.59:365.02:58-0.73:31-0.56:567:16New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:065.610:274.83:46-0.74:24-0.56:577:14Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:005.511:214.54:36-0.65:19-0.36:587:13Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:575.35:29-0.56:15-0.16:587:11Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:194.312:555.16:24-0.37:130.16:597:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:194.11:554.97:220.08:160.37:007:09First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:224.02:574.78:280.29:230.47:007:07First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:254.03:584.69:350.310:230.47:017:06First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:254.04:544.510:360.311:160.37:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:214.15:464.511:310.37:037:03Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:134.26:354.412:040.312:210.37:037:02Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:004.37:194.412:480.21:070.37:047:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:424.47:594.31:270.21:500.37:056:59Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:194.58:354.22:040.22:290.37:056:58Full Moon30Thu
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 7:29 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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