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 2h 43m at 11:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:26 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 - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:444.96:593.812:110.21:030.47:175:13Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:235.07:373.812:520.11:440.37:175:14Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:015.18:163.91:330.12:250.27:175:15Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:405.28:594.02:150.03:070.17:175:16Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:235.29:474.13:000.03:520.07:175:17Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:105.110:424.23:500.04:38-0.17:175:17Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:025.011:394.44:440.15:27-0.27:175:18Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:574.85:400.16:18-0.27:175:19Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:384.512:554.66:430.37:14-0.27:175:20Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:414.71:574.47:510.38:15-0.27:175:21Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:434.93:004.39:000.39:14-0.37:175:22Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:435.14:004.210:020.210:10-0.37:175:23Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:415.25:004.111:010.111:04-0.37:175:24Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:385.35:574.111:580.111:58-0.37:175:24Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:305.46:494.212:510.07:165:25New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:185.47:374.212:49-0.31:400.07:165:26New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:035.38:224.11:37-0.22:250.07:165:27New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:465.19:084.12:23-0.13:090.17:165:28New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:294.99:544.13:080.13:520.17:155:29Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:134.710:414.03:540.24:330.27:155:30Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:584.511:294.04:400.45:150.27:145:31Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:434.35:270.65:570.37:145:32Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:184.112:304.16:170.76:430.47:145:33First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:094.11:213.97:140.97:350.57:135:34First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:034.12:163.78:160.98:290.57:135:35First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:574.23:113.69:150.99:200.57:125:36First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:504.44:043.610:090.810:080.47:115:37Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:404.54:563.611:000.710:550.37:115:38Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:304.75:463.711:480.511:410.27:105:39Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:164.96:323.812:340.47:105:40Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:595.17:154.012:270.11:180.27:095:41Full Moon31Mon
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 2:31 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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