Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 10:26 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:19 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jul 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:294.43:094.48:470.09:210.66:048:27First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:244.24:044.59:420.110:200.66:058:27First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:184.04:564.510:330.211:140.66:058:27Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:113.95:464.611:200.26:068:26Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:013.86:354.712:050.612:050.26:068:26Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:503.77:204.712:530.612:490.36:078:26Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:363.78:014.81:380.51:310.36:078:26Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:163.88:394.82:190.52:110.36:088:26Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:543.89:144.82:580.42:490.36:088:25Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:313.89:504.83:360.43:280.36:098:25Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:093.810:264.74:140.34:080.36:108:25Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:513.911:074.74:540.24:520.36:108:24Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:374.011:514.65:350.25:390.46:118:24Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:274.26:170.16:290.46:118:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:394.51:204.37:020.07:250.56:128:23Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:314.42:184.57:540.08:290.56:138:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:304.33:204.78:51-0.19:360.46:138:22Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:334.24:205.09:50-0.210:390.36:148:22Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:354.25:185.210:47-0.311:380.16:148:21Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:364.26:165.411:42-0.46:158:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:364.37:125.612:350.012:38-0.56:168:20Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:334.48:045.71:31-0.21:33-0.66:178:20New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:254.58:535.62:24-0.32:27-0.66:178:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:154.69:415.53:14-0.43:19-0.56:188:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:064.610:305.34:02-0.44:11-0.46:198:18Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:584.611:215.04:51-0.35:03-0.26:198:17Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:514.55:39-0.35:550.16:208:16Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:114.812:444.56:26-0.16:470.36:218:15First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:014.51:374.47:140.07:420.56:218:15First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:534.22:314.48:050.28:420.76:228:14First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:474.03:274.49:000.39:440.76:238:13First Quarter31Mon
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 1:22 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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