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 5h 53m 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 - Feb 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:185.68:424.71:54-0.62:38-0.57:085:42Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:075.59:334.72:47-0.53:27-0.57:075:43Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:575.210:274.73:39-0.44:15-0.47:075:44Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:474.911:204.74:32-0.25:03-0.37:065:45Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:384.65:250.15:50-0.17:055:46Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:134.612:304.36:190.46:410.17:045:47Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:084.51:254.07:180.67:360.27:035:48Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:044.52:213.88:220.78:330.37:025:49Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:004.43:183.79:220.79:280.47:025:50Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:544.54:123.710:160.710:180.47:015:51Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:464.55:043.711:070.711:060.47:005:52Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:364.65:543.711:550.611:520.36:595:53Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:214.66:393.812:380.56:585:54Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:024.77:183.912:350.31:180.46:575:55New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:394.77:554.01:160.31:540.36:565:56New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:134.78:304.11:540.22:300.26:555:57New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:474.79:074.22:330.23:060.26:545:57New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:224.69:474.43:140.23:430.16:535:58Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:024.510:324.53:570.24:230.06:515:59Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:474.411:224.64:450.25:050.06:506:00Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:364.35:360.35:520.06:496:01First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:174.712:334.16:330.46:470.16:486:02First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:194.71:374.07:400.57:510.16:476:03First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:244.82:464.08:490.48:570.06:466:04First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:285.03:514.09:520.39:58-0.26:456:05Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:295.14:534.210:510.110:57-0.36:436:05Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:285.35:524.411:47-0.111:55-0.46:426:06Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:235.46:464.612:40-0.36:416:07Full Moon28Wed
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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