Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 9:26 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 3:12 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Aug 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:404.49:085.62:41-0.22:42-0.56:238:13New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:304.69:565.53:29-0.33:34-0.56:248:12New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:224.710:485.44:18-0.54:29-0.56:258:11Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:194.811:425.15:08-0.55:26-0.36:258:10Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:174.95:59-0.56:23-0.26:268:09Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:374.91:154.96:50-0.47:230.16:278:08First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:334.62:144.97:45-0.38:280.36:288:07First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:334.33:154.98:45-0.29:350.46:288:06First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:344.14:144.99:46-0.110:380.46:298:05Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:333.95:114.910:430.011:350.46:308:04Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:303.96:054.811:360.16:308:03Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:253.86:564.812:280.412:270.16:318:02Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:153.97:424.81:170.41:140.26:328:01Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:593.98:224.82:010.41:580.26:338:00Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:393.99:004.72:410.42:380.36:337:59Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:174.09:354.63:170.33:170.36:347:58Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:544.010:114.53:530.33:560.46:357:57Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:324.010:474.44:290.34:360.46:357:55Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:124.111:254.25:050.35:180.56:367:54Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:554.15:430.36:030.66:377:53Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:064.112:414.26:220.46:500.76:387:52Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:503.91:304.37:050.47:450.86:387:51Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:413.82:264.37:540.48:480.86:397:50Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:393.73:264.58:530.49:520.76:407:48Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:433.74:254.69:540.310:500.56:407:47Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:433.85:224.910:500.111:440.36:417:46Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:423.96:185.111:45-0.16:427:44Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:394.27:115.312:370.112:40-0.36:427:43Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:334.58:015.41:28-0.11:35-0.56:437:42New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:234.88:495.52:17-0.42:28-0.66:447:41New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:125.09:365.43:04-0.53:21-0.66:457:39New 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 6:19 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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