Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 11:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:12 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Dec 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:524.75:290.36:110.26:585:03Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:264.012:444.46:230.67:030.36:595:03Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:224.01:384.27:230.77:580.37:005:02Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:174.12:324.18:250.88:510.37:015:02Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:114.23:254.09:230.79:390.37:025:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:014.34:153.910:150.710:240.37:035:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:504.55:043.811:030.611:070.27:035:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:364.65:513.811:500.511:490.27:045:03Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:194.86:343.812:340.47:055:03New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:594.97:143.912:290.21:160.47:065:03New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:365.07:513.91:080.11:560.37:065:03New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:135.08:293.91:480.12:360.27:075:03New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:515.19:114.02:280.13:190.17:085:04Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:345.010:014.13:130.14:040.07:095:04Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:225.010:564.24:030.14:51-0.17:095:04Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:154.911:544.34:570.15:40-0.17:105:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:114.85:540.26:33-0.27:105:05First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:544.51:114.66:580.37:32-0.27:115:05First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:574.72:144.58:070.38:32-0.37:125:06First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:594.93:154.49:140.29:30-0.47:125:06Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:575.14:154.410:140.110:24-0.57:135:07Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:555.35:134.311:120.011:18-0.57:135:07Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:505.56:094.312:08-0.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:415.57:014.312:10-0.51:01-0.27:145:08Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:295.57:484.31:01-0.41:49-0.27:155:09Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:145.48:354.31:49-0.32:36-0.17:155:09Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:585.29:224.22:35-0.23:21-0.17:155:10Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:445.010:114.13:220.04:060.07:165:11Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:304.811:004.14:100.24:500.17:165:11Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:174.611:504.14:580.45:340.27:165:12Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:044.35:470.66:200.37:165:13Third Quarter31Thu
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 2:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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