Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 12:28 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 6:28 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Feb 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:154.52:303.88:340.78:420.37:085:42First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:114.53:273.69:340.79:360.37:075:43Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:054.54:213.610:290.710:260.47:065:44Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:574.55:143.611:200.711:140.47:065:45Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:474.66:043.612:080.67:055:46Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:324.76:483.712:000.412:520.67:045:47Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:124.77:273.812:430.31:310.57:035:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:484.78:033.81:230.32:070.47:025:49Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:224.78:393.92:010.32:420.37:015:50Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:564.79:154.02:390.33:170.37:005:51Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:304.69:554.23:200.33:530.26:595:52Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:084.510:394.34:030.34:300.26:585:53Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:514.311:274.44:490.45:100.16:575:54Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:384.15:390.55:550.16:565:55Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:204.512:324.06:360.66:470.26:555:56Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:204.61:353.87:430.67:490.26:545:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:254.82:433.88:520.58:550.16:535:58Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:294.93:493.89:560.49:56-0.16:525:59Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:315.14:534.010:550.210:56-0.26:515:59Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:315.35:534.211:520.011:54-0.46:506:00Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:265.46:484.512:45-0.26:496:01New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:165.57:384.712:50-0.51:34-0.36:486:02New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:045.48:274.81:43-0.52:21-0.46:476:03New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:505.39:154.92:34-0.43:06-0.46:456:04Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:375.010:064.93:25-0.33:52-0.46:446:05Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:254.710:564.84:16-0.14:37-0.26:436:06Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:144.411:474.75:060.15:220.06:426:06Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:044.15:570.46:090.26:416:07First Quarter28Thu
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 9:28 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 5% 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 (5% 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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