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 20m 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 - Oct 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:225.38:445.12:05-0.62:33-0.67:066:56New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:105.49:315.02:52-0.63:24-0.57:076:54New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:585.410:194.73:39-0.64:15-0.47:086:53Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:485.311:114.54:27-0.45:06-0.27:096:52Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:405.15:16-0.25:580.07:096:50Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:044.212:344.96:060.06:510.27:106:49First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:594.01:284.76:590.27:470.47:116:48First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:553.92:254.57:560.48:480.57:126:46First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:543.83:234.48:590.69:480.57:126:45First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:523.84:184.310:000.610:410.57:136:44Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:463.95:094.310:550.511:280.47:146:43Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:374.05:584.311:440.57:156:41Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:254.26:454.312:120.312:310.47:156:40Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:094.47:274.312:530.31:150.37:166:39Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:494.58:054.31:320.21:560.37:176:38Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:254.68:404.22:080.22:350.27:186:36Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:004.79:134.22:420.13:140.27:196:35Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:344.89:474.13:170.13:540.27:196:34Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:114.810:274.03:540.14:370.27:206:33Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:554.911:154.04:360.15:240.27:216:32Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:464.85:230.26:140.27:226:30Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:113.912:424.86:150.27:090.37:236:29Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:123.91:434.87:140.38:100.27:236:28Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:194.02:494.88:220.39:150.17:246:27Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:264.23:534.89:320.210:150.07:256:26Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:284.44:524.810:370.011:10-0.27:266:25Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:264.85:504.911:36-0.17:276:24Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:225.16:454.912:02-0.412:33-0.37:286:23Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:155.37:364.812:53-0.51:28-0.47:296:22New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:045.58:244.71:41-0.62:19-0.47:306:21New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:515.59:104.62:28-0.53:08-0.37:306:20New Moon31Sat
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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