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 4h 18m 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 - Sep 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:383.86:074.411:420.46:467:37Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:273.96:534.512:230.512:290.36:467:36Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:134.17:344.51:050.41:130.36:477:35New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:544.28:124.61:440.31:550.26:487:33New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:314.48:474.62:210.22:350.26:487:32New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:064.59:204.52:560.13:150.16:497:31New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:424.79:564.53:320.03:560.16:507:29Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:234.810:374.44:11-0.14:420.16:507:28Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:104.811:264.34:53-0.15:310.26:517:27Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:034.95:40-0.16:240.26:527:25Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:214.11:014.96:320.07:220.36:527:24First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:224.02:054.97:300.08:270.36:537:22First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:304.03:114.98:380.19:350.36:547:21First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:384.14:144.99:470.010:370.16:547:20Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:424.35:145.010:51-0.111:33-0.16:557:18Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:424.56:115.011:50-0.26:567:17Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:394.77:055.112:26-0.212:46-0.36:567:15Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:315.07:545.01:17-0.31:40-0.46:577:14Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:195.18:404.92:04-0.42:30-0.36:587:13Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:045.19:234.72:48-0.43:17-0.26:597:11Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:485.110:074.53:31-0.34:03-0.16:597:10Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:334.910:524.34:14-0.24:500.17:007:08Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:204.811:404.04:580.05:360.37:017:07Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:094.65:430.26:240.47:017:06Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:303.912:594.56:300.47:150.67:027:04Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:223.71:534.37:210.58:110.77:037:03Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:183.62:494.28:190.79:120.87:037:01Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:173.63:464.29:220.710:080.77:047:00Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:133.74:384.210:200.610:580.67:056:59Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:053.95:284.311:110.511:430.47:066:57Waning Crescent30Mon
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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