Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 10:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 4:19 am (3.8 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 - Mar 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:414.810:125.03:35-0.23:58-0.46:396:08Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:314.711:075.04:27-0.24:46-0.46:386:09Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:264.55:210.05:37-0.36:376:10Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:055.012:254.36:190.16:34-0.26:366:11First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:075.01:304.27:250.27:39-0.16:346:11First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:125.02:374.18:340.38:47-0.16:336:12First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:155.03:414.19:390.29:50-0.16:326:13Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:165.04:424.210:380.110:49-0.16:316:14Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:145.05:394.411:330.011:45-0.26:296:15Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:085.06:324.512:24-0.16:286:16Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:565.07:184.612:37-0.21:10-0.16:276:16Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:394.99:014.71:24-0.12:52-0.17:257:17Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:204.89:414.63:08-0.13:31-0.17:247:18Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:594.610:224.63:510.04:100.07:237:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:404.411:044.54:330.24:490.17:217:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:224.211:484.55:160.35:290.27:207:20Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:064.06:000.46:100.37:197:21Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:344.412:533.86:470.66:550.57:177:22Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:234.31:443.77:380.77:460.67:167:23Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:184.22:413.68:370.88:450.77:157:23Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:154.23:403.69:380.89:460.77:137:24Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:114.34:363.710:340.710:410.67:127:25Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:044.45:293.811:240.511:320.47:107:26Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:554.56:194.112:100.47:097:26Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:434.67:064.312:210.212:550.27:087:27Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:284.77:504.61:090.11:370.07:067:28New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:104.88:324.91:56-0.12:19-0.27:057:29New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:514.99:155.22:42-0.33:01-0.47:047:29New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:344.810:015.33:29-0.43:45-0.57:027:30New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:214.710:525.44:19-0.44:32-0.57:017:31Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:144.611:485.35:12-0.35:23-0.57:007:32Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 7:25 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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