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 5h 37m 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 - Apr 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:224.42:493.68:540.78:540.56:587:33First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:264.53:553.79:570.610:010.46:577:33First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:274.64:563.910:530.311:010.26:557:34Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:254.85:544.311:450.111:58-0.16:547:35Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:214.96:494.712:35-0.26:537:36Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:145.07:405.112:55-0.31:24-0.46:517:36Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:035.18:295.41:49-0.52:11-0.66:507:37Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:505.09:165.62:41-0.62:57-0.76:497:38Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:374.910:065.63:33-0.63:45-0.76:477:39Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:274.710:585.54:25-0.54:34-0.66:467:39Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:214.411:535.35:19-0.35:25-0.46:457:40Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:174.26:13-0.16:18-0.16:437:41Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:495.11:154.07:090.27:140.16:427:42Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:474.82:163.88:100.48:170.46:417:42Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:474.63:183.89:150.59:250.56:407:43Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:474.54:183.810:150.510:270.56:387:44Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:434.45:133.911:080.411:220.56:377:45Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:364.36:054.111:550.46:367:45Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:254.36:524.212:120.512:380.36:357:46Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:104.27:344.412:590.41:180.36:347:47Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:514.28:124.51:430.41:550.36:337:48New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:274.18:474.62:230.42:290.36:317:49New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:014.09:214.73:010.43:020.36:307:49New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:343.99:544.73:380.43:350.36:297:50New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:083.810:304.74:180.44:110.36:287:51Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:463.711:124.74:590.44:500.46:277:52Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:323.75:440.45:330.46:267:52Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:004.712:243.66:320.56:230.56:257:53Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:534.61:233.67:250.57:200.56:247:54First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:524.62:283.78:250.58:280.56:237:55First Quarter30Thu
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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