Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 08m at 1:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:27 am (4.0 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 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:104.410:384.03:570.54:310.47:085:42Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:494.211:224.14:410.65:080.47:075:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:294.15:260.75:470.47:065:44Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:084.112:143.96:170.86:310.47:065:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:004.21:063.77:160.97:230.47:055:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:584.42:073.68:220.98:220.47:045:47Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:574.53:113.69:250.89:200.37:035:48Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:564.74:123.610:220.610:160.17:025:49Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:545.05:123.811:180.411:12-0.17:015:50Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:505.26:094.012:110.17:015:51Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:425.47:024.312:08-0.31:02-0.17:005:52New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:315.67:514.61:02-0.51:50-0.36:595:53New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:185.68:414.81:55-0.62:37-0.56:585:54New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:065.49:345.02:48-0.53:24-0.66:575:55Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:565.210:285.03:43-0.44:13-0.66:565:56Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:484.911:235.04:38-0.25:01-0.56:555:56Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:414.55:330.05:51-0.36:545:57First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:194.912:374.26:320.36:45-0.16:525:58First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:184.81:363.97:360.57:450.16:515:59First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:184.72:373.78:430.68:470.36:506:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:184.63:373.69:450.79:460.36:496:01Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:154.64:353.610:410.710:390.46:486:02Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:094.65:293.611:330.611:300.46:476:03Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:594.66:183.712:200.66:466:04Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:434.67:003.812:170.41:010.56:446:05Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:224.67:383.912:590.31:380.46:436:05Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:574.68:144.01:380.32:120.46:426:06Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:304.58:484.12:160.32:450.36:416:07Full Moon28Fri
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 4:29 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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