Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 15m at 8:47 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:564.11:053.87:030.97:190.57:085:42First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:504.22:003.68:060.98:140.57:085:43First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:464.32:583.59:070.99:080.57:075:44First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:404.43:543.510:030.89:590.37:065:45Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:334.64:493.610:550.610:490.27:055:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:254.95:423.811:460.411:390.07:055:47Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:155.16:334.012:350.27:045:48Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:025.37:204.312:30-0.21:210.07:035:49Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:465.48:064.51:20-0.32:06-0.27:025:49Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:315.58:554.72:10-0.42:52-0.47:015:50Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:195.49:474.93:02-0.53:39-0.57:005:51Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:105.210:435.03:56-0.44:27-0.56:595:52Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:034.911:405.04:52-0.25:17-0.56:585:53Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:594.65:490.06:10-0.46:575:54Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:395.012:574.36:510.27:08-0.26:565:55Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:404.92:004.17:590.48:110.06:555:56Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:434.93:033.99:070.49:130.06:545:57Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:434.94:033.810:080.410:110.16:535:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:414.85:023.811:050.411:060.16:525:59Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:364.85:563.911:580.411:570.26:516:00Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:254.86:444.012:450.36:506:01New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:084.87:264.012:440.21:270.36:496:01New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:474.78:054.11:270.22:040.36:486:02New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:234.68:424.12:060.22:390.36:466:03New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:594.59:194.22:450.33:140.36:456:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:344.49:584.23:250.43:490.36:446:05Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:114.210:394.24:060.44:250.36:436:06Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:514.011:224.24:480.55:030.46:426:07Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:333.95:340.75:430.56:406:08Waxing Crescent29Sat
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 11:59 am — 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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