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 6h 03m 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 - Sep 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:563.75:274.411:010.511:460.66:467:37Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:473.76:164.511:490.46:467:36Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:363.97:024.612:320.512:360.36:477:35Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:214.07:434.71:150.41:200.26:487:33Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:024.28:214.81:550.22:020.16:487:32Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:404.48:574.82:330.12:440.06:497:31Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:174.69:344.83:100.03:260.06:507:29Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:574.710:154.73:49-0.14:11-0.16:507:28Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:434.911:024.64:31-0.25:00-0.16:517:26Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:354.911:554.45:17-0.25:530.06:527:25Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:325.06:07-0.26:490.16:527:24Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:524.31:325.07:01-0.17:510.26:537:22Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:554.12:364.98:030.08:590.36:547:21Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:034.13:425.09:110.010:050.26:547:20Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:084.24:435.010:17-0.111:060.16:557:18Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:104.35:425.111:18-0.26:567:17Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:094.56:385.112:01-0.112:15-0.26:567:15Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:044.67:295.112:54-0.21:10-0.36:577:14New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:534.88:165.01:42-0.22:00-0.36:587:13New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:384.88:594.82:27-0.22:47-0.26:597:11New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:214.89:404.63:09-0.23:32-0.16:597:10New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:034.810:224.43:49-0.14:160.17:007:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:464.711:064.24:300.05:010.27:017:07Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:324.611:524.05:110.25:460.47:017:06Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:194.55:540.36:330.57:027:04Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:403.81:084.46:400.57:240.77:037:03First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:313.72:024.37:300.68:210.87:037:01First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:283.62:594.28:290.79:220.87:047:00First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:273.63:554.29:310.710:180.77:056:59First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:223.74:484.310:270.611:080.57:066:57Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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