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 34m at 9:41 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:135.47:364.812:50-0.51:29-0.46:406:08Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:005.38:234.91:42-0.52:15-0.46:396:09Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:455.29:104.92:31-0.43:00-0.46:376:10Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:314.99:594.93:20-0.33:45-0.36:366:10Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:194.610:484.84:09-0.14:29-0.26:356:11Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:074.411:384.64:580.15:140.06:336:12Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:564.15:480.46:010.26:326:13Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:294.512:483.96:410.66:520.46:316:14Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:234.41:453.77:410.77:510.56:306:15Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:204.32:433.68:430.88:500.66:286:15Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:164.34:393.610:400.810:450.67:277:16Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:104.35:323.711:310.711:360.57:267:17Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:014.46:233.812:190.67:247:18Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:494.57:094.012:230.41:030.57:237:18Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:324.67:514.21:090.31:430.37:227:19New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:104.68:284.31:510.22:200.27:207:20New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:464.69:044.52:320.12:560.17:197:21New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:204.69:404.73:120.13:320.07:187:22New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:564.510:214.83:540.04:10-0.17:167:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:374.511:074.94:390.04:52-0.17:157:23Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:254.311:594.95:280.15:37-0.17:137:24Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:194.26:200.16:28-0.17:127:25Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:564.91:184.17:170.27:250.07:117:25First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:584.92:254.08:220.38:310.17:097:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:054.93:344.09:300.39:410.17:087:27First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:104.94:384.210:340.110:460.07:077:28Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:115.05:404.411:320.011:46-0.27:057:28Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:095.06:374.612:26-0.27:047:29Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:045.17:304.812:44-0.21:18-0.37:037:30Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:545.08:185.01:38-0.32:05-0.37:017:31Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:394.99:035.02:28-0.32:49-0.37:007:31Full Moon31Sat
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 12:54 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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