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 3h 31m 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 - May 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:524.610:225.73:52-0.53:56-0.66:217:56Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:454.511:165.54:45-0.44:49-0.56:207:57Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:434.35:40-0.35:43-0.36:197:57Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:135.312:414.16:35-0.16:400.06:197:58Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:105.01:414.07:320.17:400.26:187:59Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:094.82:434.08:330.28:470.46:178:00Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:084.63:444.09:350.39:530.56:168:00Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:064.44:404.110:300.210:510.56:158:01Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:594.35:324.311:190.211:440.56:148:02Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:504.26:224.412:040.26:138:03Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:384.17:074.512:330.512:450.26:128:03Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:234.17:484.61:190.41:250.26:128:04New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:034.08:254.72:010.42:020.26:118:05New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:403.99:004.72:400.42:370.36:108:06New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:143.89:344.73:190.43:110.36:108:06New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:493.710:104.73:570.43:470.46:098:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:273.710:494.74:380.44:260.46:088:08Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:103.611:334.75:210.45:090.46:088:09Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:593.66:050.45:560.56:078:09Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:224.612:533.76:530.46:480.56:068:10First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:144.61:523.87:450.47:490.66:068:11First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:124.52:544.08:420.38:570.56:058:12First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:134.53:554.39:400.110:030.46:058:12First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:124.54:524.710:33-0.111:030.26:048:13Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:094.55:475.011:23-0.36:048:14Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:064.56:425.412:010.012:13-0.56:038:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:014.57:355.612:57-0.21:04-0.66:038:15Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:544.58:245.81:52-0.31:55-0.76:038:16Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:444.59:135.82:45-0.42:45-0.66:028:16Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:344.410:035.73:37-0.43:36-0.56:028:17Full Moon30Tue
31Wed10:274.310:565.54:29-0.34:28-0.36:028:17Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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