Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 44m at 12:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:38 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jun 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:374.63:184.68:57-0.29:300.36:018:18Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:364.44:164.79:55-0.110:320.46:018:18Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:324.25:104.810:47-0.111:280.46:018:19Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:264.16:024.811:360.06:018:19Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:184.06:514.912:210.412:220.06:008:20Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:073.97:354.91:100.41:060.16:008:20New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:513.88:164.91:550.41:480.26:008:21New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:323.88:544.82:360.42:270.36:008:21New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:103.79:304.83:150.43:050.36:008:22New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:483.710:074.73:530.43:440.46:008:22New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:283.710:454.64:320.44:240.46:008:23Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:113.711:264.55:120.45:080.56:008:23Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:573.85:530.35:530.66:008:24Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:094.412:453.96:340.36:420.66:008:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:544.31:364.07:180.37:360.76:008:24First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:434.22:304.28:070.38:380.76:008:25First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:384.13:274.49:010.29:410.66:008:25First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:364.04:224.79:550.110:400.56:008:25Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:344.05:175.010:47-0.111:360.36:018:25Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:314.16:125.211:38-0.36:018:26Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:294.27:075.512:310.112:31-0.46:018:26Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:254.37:585.71:26-0.11:25-0.56:018:26Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:184.48:485.82:18-0.32:18-0.66:028:26Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:094.59:385.73:10-0.43:12-0.66:028:26Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:034.610:305.64:01-0.54:07-0.56:028:27Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:594.611:235.44:53-0.55:03-0.46:028:27Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:574.75:44-0.56:00-0.26:038:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:185.112:544.76:35-0.46:570.16:038:27Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:124.81:514.77:28-0.37:570.36:048:27Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:084.52:494.78:23-0.19:020.56:048:27Third Quarter30Sun
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 3:21 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 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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