Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 53m at 11:31 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:11 pm (5.3 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 - Jan 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:555.04:114.110:140.210:20-0.37:175:14Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:535.35:114.211:130.111:13-0.47:175:15Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:495.56:084.212:10-0.17:175:16Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:435.77:024.312:08-0.51:04-0.27:175:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:335.77:534.31:01-0.51:56-0.27:175:17New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:225.78:434.31:53-0.52:46-0.37:175:18New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:115.59:364.32:45-0.43:36-0.27:175:19Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:015.210:304.33:38-0.24:25-0.27:175:20Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:525.011:244.24:310.05:12-0.17:175:21Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:424.75:230.36:000.07:175:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:184.212:334.46:180.56:490.27:175:22First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:124.21:264.17:170.77:420.37:175:23First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:074.32:213.98:200.88:360.37:175:24First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:014.33:153.79:190.89:260.37:165:25First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:534.44:073.610:130.810:140.47:165:26Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:434.54:583.611:040.710:590.37:165:27Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:324.65:483.611:520.611:430.37:165:28Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:184.76:333.612:370.67:155:29Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:594.87:133.712:260.31:180.57:155:30Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:364.97:513.81:070.31:570.47:155:31Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:124.98:283.91:460.22:350.37:145:32Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:484.99:064.02:260.23:130.27:145:33Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:264.99:504.13:080.23:530.17:135:34Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:084.810:404.23:540.24:350.07:135:35Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:554.711:324.44:440.25:180.07:125:36Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:464.55:380.36:06-0.17:125:37Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:284.512:414.36:370.47:00-0.17:115:38Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:304.71:444.17:450.48:01-0.17:105:39Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:334.92:504.08:540.49:02-0.17:105:40Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:355.03:534.09:580.310:01-0.27:095:41Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:355.24:554.010:580.210:59-0.37:085:42Waning Crescent31Wed
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 2:51 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 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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