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 1h 05m at 10:35 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:213.911:494.65:280.45:300.36:587:32Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:073.86:140.46:140.46:577:33Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:394.61:003.87:050.57:050.46:567:34First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:354.62:013.78:030.58:070.46:547:35First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:384.63:093.89:080.59:160.46:537:35First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:434.74:144.010:100.310:210.26:527:36First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:444.85:144.311:060.111:210.06:517:37Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:424.96:124.611:58-0.26:497:38Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:385.07:075.012:18-0.212:50-0.46:487:38Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:315.17:585.31:15-0.41:39-0.66:477:39Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:205.18:465.52:08-0.52:27-0.76:457:40Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:075.09:345.63:00-0.63:14-0.76:447:41Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:554.810:245.53:52-0.54:02-0.66:437:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:464.611:165.34:43-0.44:52-0.46:427:42Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:404.35:36-0.25:43-0.26:407:43Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:105.112:354.16:290.06:350.06:397:44Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:044.91:324.07:230.27:310.36:387:44Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:014.72:313.88:230.48:330.56:377:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:594.53:313.89:250.59:380.66:357:46Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:564.44:273.910:210.510:360.66:347:47Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:504.35:204.011:110.411:280.56:337:47Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:414.36:104.211:570.46:327:48Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:294.26:564.312:170.512:390.36:317:49Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:144.27:374.51:030.41:190.36:307:50Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:544.28:154.61:460.41:560.26:297:51New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:304.18:504.72:260.32:310.26:277:51New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:044.19:244.73:040.33:050.26:267:52New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:384.09:594.83:430.33:400.26:257:53New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:143.910:384.84:240.34:190.26:247:54Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:573.911:234.85:080.35:020.26:237:54Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 1:53 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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