Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 11:31 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 33m at 5:26 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:225.09:495.53:15-0.53:32-0.76:577:33Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:114.910:415.54:07-0.54:20-0.76:567:34Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:044.711:375.45:01-0.45:11-0.66:557:34Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:004.45:56-0.36:05-0.46:537:35Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:345.312:594.26:53-0.17:01-0.16:527:36Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:345.12:014.17:540.28:040.16:517:37Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:364.93:064.09:010.39:130.36:507:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:384.74:084.010:050.310:180.36:487:38Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:374.65:074.111:020.311:160.36:477:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:334.56:024.211:530.26:467:40Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:254.56:524.312:100.312:400.26:447:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:124.47:364.412:590.31:230.26:437:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:544.48:154.51:440.32:010.26:427:42New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:324.38:524.62:250.32:360.26:417:43New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:074.29:264.63:030.33:100.36:397:43New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:414.010:014.63:410.33:440.36:387:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:163.910:374.64:200.44:190.46:377:45Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:543.811:174.55:010.44:570.46:367:46Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:363.75:430.55:380.56:357:46Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:024.512:243.66:290.66:230.66:337:47Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:514.51:173.67:190.67:150.66:327:48First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:454.42:183.68:160.68:180.66:317:49First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:464.43:213.79:170.59:250.66:307:50First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:474.54:214.010:140.310:270.46:297:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:444.65:174.311:050.111:240.16:287:51Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:394.76:114.711:54-0.16:277:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:334.87:045.112:20-0.112:42-0.46:267:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:254.87:545.41:15-0.31:31-0.56:247:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:144.88:425.72:08-0.42:18-0.76:237:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:024.89:305.83:00-0.53:06-0.76:227:55Full Moon30Sun
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 8:28 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 11% 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 (11% 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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