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 2h 58m 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 - Aug 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:243.75:014.510:340.311:230.76:238:12Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:173.75:524.611:230.36:248:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:093.76:404.612:120.612:110.36:258:11Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:583.87:254.712:590.612:560.36:268:10Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:423.98:054.71:410.51:390.36:268:09New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:214.08:414.72:200.42:190.36:278:08New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:584.19:154.72:560.32:580.36:288:07New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:344.29:484.63:310.23:370.36:298:06New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:104.310:234.54:070.24:180.36:298:05Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:514.411:034.44:450.15:020.36:308:04Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:384.511:494.35:250.05:500.36:318:03Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:284.66:080.06:420.46:318:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:394.21:244.76:560.07:400.56:328:01First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:374.12:264.77:520.08:470.56:337:59First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:424.03:304.98:560.09:540.46:347:58First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:504.04:335.010:01-0.110:550.26:347:57Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:544.15:335.211:02-0.211:520.06:357:56Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:554.36:305.312:00-0.46:367:55Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:544.57:245.412:47-0.212:57-0.56:367:54Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:484.88:145.41:39-0.31:52-0.56:377:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:374.99:015.32:28-0.42:44-0.56:387:51Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:255.09:475.13:15-0.53:34-0.46:397:50Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:135.010:344.94:00-0.54:24-0.26:397:49Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:034.911:224.64:46-0.35:150.06:407:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:544.85:33-0.26:050.26:417:46Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:124.312:454.76:190.06:560.46:417:45Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:034.01:384.57:080.27:510.66:427:44Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:573.82:344.48:020.48:520.86:437:43Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:543.73:304.49:010.59:530.86:437:41Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:513.74:254.410:000.510:480.76:447:40Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:463.75:174.410:530.511:370.66:457:39Waning Crescent31Sat
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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