Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 10:26 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 13m at 4:07 pm (4.5 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 - Nov 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:164.66:334.412:240.27:316:19Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:024.97:204.512:39-0.11:120.07:326:18Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:475.28:044.61:23-0.32:00-0.27:336:17Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:305.48:484.62:07-0.42:48-0.37:346:16Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:155.68:344.51:52-0.52:37-0.46:355:15Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:045.69:264.42:40-0.53:29-0.46:365:15Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:585.510:254.43:32-0.54:23-0.36:375:14Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:565.411:264.34:28-0.35:19-0.26:385:13Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:565.25:27-0.26:18-0.16:395:12Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:294.312:575.06:300.07:20-0.16:405:11Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:344.32:004.87:380.28:24-0.16:415:11Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:384.43:004.78:470.29:23-0.16:415:10Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:374.53:574.69:490.210:15-0.16:425:09Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:324.74:514.410:460.211:03-0.16:435:09Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:244.85:424.311:380.211:49-0.16:445:08Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:124.96:294.212:270.26:455:08New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:554.97:114.112:320.01:110.26:465:07New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:344.97:504.01:110.11:520.26:475:07New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:114.98:283.91:480.22:310.36:485:06New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:484.89:063.82:250.33:110.46:495:06Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:264.79:473.73:030.43:520.46:505:05Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:084.610:333.63:440.54:340.46:515:05Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:524.511:223.64:280.65:180.56:525:04Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:394.45:150.76:040.56:535:04First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:133.612:284.36:060.76:550.56:545:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:093.71:224.27:040.87:490.46:545:04First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:063.92:184.28:080.88:430.36:555:03First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:004.13:134.29:090.69:320.16:565:03Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:524.54:054.210:030.410:18-0.16:575:03Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:434.84:584.310:560.211:05-0.26:585:03Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 7:16 pm — 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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