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 5h 20m 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 - Oct 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:544.16:154.311:590.47:066:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:404.36:594.412:250.312:450.37:076:55Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:234.57:404.41:050.21:290.27:086:53New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:024.78:174.41:430.12:110.17:086:52New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:394.98:544.42:21-0.12:530.07:096:51New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:175.19:334.43:00-0.23:370.07:106:49New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:005.210:174.33:41-0.24:24-0.17:116:48Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:495.211:104.24:27-0.25:150.07:116:47Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:455.15:18-0.26:090.07:126:45Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:094.112:445.06:14-0.17:060.17:136:44First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:124.11:464.97:150.08:090.17:146:43First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:194.22:524.98:240.19:150.17:156:41First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:264.33:554.89:350.110:170.07:156:40First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:284.54:544.810:390.011:12-0.27:166:39Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:274.75:504.711:38-0.17:176:38Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:224.96:444.712:03-0.312:34-0.17:186:36Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:135.17:334.612:52-0.31:26-0.17:186:35Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:005.28:184.51:38-0.32:14-0.17:196:34Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:425.29:004.32:21-0.22:590.07:206:33Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:235.19:414.23:02-0.13:420.17:216:32Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:054.910:234.03:430.04:250.27:226:31Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:484.811:093.84:240.25:090.37:236:29Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:334.611:573.75:080.35:540.47:236:28Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:214.55:540.56:410.57:246:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:483.61:114.36:430.67:310.67:256:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:423.62:054.27:370.78:260.67:266:25Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:393.73:004.18:390.89:230.67:276:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:363.83:544.19:410.810:140.57:286:23Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:284.04:454.110:360.711:000.37:296:22Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:174.25:334.111:260.511:430.27:306:21Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:044.56:204.212:140.47:306:20Waning Crescent31Thu
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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