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 4h 29m 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 - Jan 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:434.012:564.16:420.77:130.47:175:13Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:374.11:504.07:420.88:060.47:175:14Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:314.22:443.88:430.98:580.47:175:15Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:244.33:363.79:390.89:460.37:175:16Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:144.44:273.710:300.710:320.37:175:16Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:034.65:173.711:190.611:160.27:175:17Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:504.86:053.812:060.57:175:18Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:334.96:483.912:000.112:500.37:175:19New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:145.17:294.012:430.01:320.27:175:20New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:535.28:104.21:26-0.12:140.07:175:21New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:335.28:544.32:10-0.12:57-0.17:175:22New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:165.29:434.42:57-0.23:42-0.27:175:22Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:055.210:384.53:48-0.24:29-0.37:175:23Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:575.011:354.74:42-0.15:18-0.47:175:24Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:534.85:390.06:11-0.37:175:25First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:344.812:514.66:410.27:08-0.37:165:26First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:374.91:544.47:490.38:10-0.37:165:27First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:395.02:574.38:570.39:11-0.37:165:28Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:405.13:584.29:590.210:08-0.37:155:29Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:385.24:584.210:580.111:03-0.37:155:30Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:345.25:544.211:540.111:57-0.37:155:31Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:265.36:464.212:460.07:145:32Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:135.27:334.212:47-0.21:330.07:145:33Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:575.28:164.21:34-0.12:160.07:135:34Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:385.08:594.22:180.02:580.07:135:35Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:194.89:434.23:010.13:380.17:125:36Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:004.610:284.13:440.24:180.17:125:37Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:434.411:144.14:290.44:580.27:115:38Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:274.25:140.55:400.37:115:39Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:014.112:124.06:020.76:250.47:105:40Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:514.11:033.96:560.87:150.47:095:41Third Quarter31Sun
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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