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 11m 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 - Oct 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:304.15:554.611:380.37:066:56Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:214.26:444.512:140.312:280.37:076:55Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:084.37:284.512:580.21:140.37:086:53Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:504.48:074.41:380.21:560.37:086:52Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:274.58:434.32:140.22:350.37:096:51Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:024.59:174.22:480.23:120.37:106:49Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:364.59:504.13:220.33:500.37:116:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:104.510:254.03:560.34:300.47:116:47Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:484.511:043.84:320.45:120.47:126:45Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:304.511:493.75:120.45:570.57:136:44Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:184.55:550.56:450.67:146:43Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:413.71:114.56:430.57:400.67:146:42Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:393.62:114.57:410.68:420.67:156:40Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:443.73:154.58:480.59:440.47:166:39Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:483.94:164.69:550.410:390.27:176:38Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:474.25:134.810:540.111:31-0.17:186:37Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:444.66:084.911:51-0.17:186:35Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:384.97:015.012:20-0.312:46-0.37:196:34Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:305.37:515.01:09-0.51:40-0.57:206:33New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:195.68:395.01:58-0.72:33-0.67:216:32New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:075.79:274.82:45-0.73:24-0.67:226:31New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:565.710:184.63:33-0.74:17-0.57:226:30Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:485.511:134.44:23-0.55:10-0.37:236:28Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:435.35:16-0.36:05-0.17:246:27Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:104.212:405.16:10-0.17:000.17:256:26First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:084.11:374.87:070.27:590.37:266:25First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:084.02:364.68:090.49:020.37:276:24First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:093.93:344.59:160.510:010.37:286:23First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:084.04:294.410:170.510:520.37:286:22Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:014.15:214.311:110.511:380.27:296:21Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:524.36:104.212:010.47:306:20Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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