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 56m 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 - Jul 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:324.82:144.67:52-0.38:200.26:048:27First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:324.63:174.88:51-0.39:290.26:058:27First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:344.54:175.09:50-0.310:330.26:058:27Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:334.35:145.110:46-0.411:330.16:068:27Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:324.26:115.211:40-0.46:068:26Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:294.27:045.312:300.112:32-0.36:078:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:234.17:535.31:240.11:23-0.26:078:26Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:124.18:385.32:140.12:11-0.26:088:26Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:574.19:215.13:000.12:560.06:088:26Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:414.010:035.03:440.13:400.16:098:25Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:254.010:464.84:260.24:240.26:108:25Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:113.911:304.65:080.25:090.46:108:25Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:593.95:500.35:550.56:118:24Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:144.412:463.96:310.36:430.66:118:24Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:594.31:364.07:150.47:350.86:128:23Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:474.12:284.18:030.48:330.96:138:23Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:393.93:224.28:550.49:340.96:138:23Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:333.84:144.39:470.410:310.86:148:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:263.75:054.510:360.311:220.76:148:22Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:183.75:554.611:220.36:158:21Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:093.76:434.812:120.612:080.26:168:20Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:593.87:305.11:010.412:550.06:168:20Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:464.08:135.21:480.21:42-0.16:178:19New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:304.28:565.42:330.02:30-0.26:188:19New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:154.39:415.43:18-0.13:18-0.36:198:18New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:044.510:295.34:04-0.34:10-0.36:198:17Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:584.611:215.24:52-0.45:04-0.36:208:16Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:554.75:42-0.46:01-0.26:218:16Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:155.012:534.86:32-0.46:590.06:218:15First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:124.81:534.97:26-0.48:030.26:228:14First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:114.52:555.08:25-0.39:110.36:238:13First Quarter31Sat
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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