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 1h 53m 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 - Apr 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:224.89:465.03:15-0.23:31-0.36:597:32Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:054.510:304.94:00-0.14:12-0.16:577:33Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:494.311:154.84:460.04:540.06:567:34Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:354.15:320.25:370.26:557:34Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:024.712:233.96:180.46:220.46:537:35Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:504.51:143.77:070.67:110.56:527:36Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:424.42:083.68:010.78:070.76:517:37Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:384.33:073.69:010.79:090.76:497:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:354.24:043.610:000.710:090.76:487:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:294.24:573.810:510.611:020.66:477:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:214.35:483.911:380.511:510.56:457:40Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:104.36:364.212:220.46:447:41Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:554.47:194.412:390.41:030.26:437:41Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:374.47:594.71:240.21:420.16:427:42New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:164.58:374.92:080.12:20-0.16:407:43New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:534.59:165.12:510.02:59-0.26:397:44New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:334.49:585.23:35-0.13:40-0.26:387:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:174.410:475.24:22-0.14:25-0.36:377:45Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:094.311:415.25:13-0.15:16-0.26:357:46Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:074.26:06-0.16:10-0.16:347:47Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:405.11:094.17:030.07:090.06:337:47First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:415.02:144.18:050.18:170.16:327:48First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:464.93:214.29:120.19:280.16:317:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:504.94:254.410:140.010:340.16:307:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:504.85:244.611:11-0.111:340.06:297:50Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:474.86:204.812:03-0.26:277:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:424.77:124.912:300.012:52-0.36:267:52Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:324.67:585.11:23-0.11:38-0.36:257:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:174.58:415.12:12-0.12:21-0.26:247:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:594.39:225.02:570.03:01-0.16:237:54Full Moon30Mon
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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